Ichthys Symbol - Meaning and History of the Christian Fish Sign #1516192 (License: Personal Use)

This minimalist black-and-white illustration depicts the Ichthys, a symbol used by early Christians as a secret sign to identify fellow believers during periods of persecution. The Greek word “ΙΧΘΥΣ” (Ichthys) forms an acrostic for “Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, Θεοῦ Υἱός, Σωτήρ” - Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior. Its simple geometric form allows for easy recognition and reproduction across media.

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