Ichthys Symbol - Meaning and History of the Christian Fish Sign #1291190 (License: Personal Use)

This minimalist black-and-white illustration depicts the Ichthys, an ancient Christian symbol shaped like a fish, derived from the Greek word ΙΧΘΥΣ (Ichthys), an acronym for “Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior.” Early Christians used it as a secret identifier during periods of persecution; drawing one arc would prompt a fellow believer to complete the second, confirming shared faith. Its clean, geometric form conveys both simplicity and profound theological significance.

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