Ichthys Symbol - Meaning and History of the Christian Fish Sign #3832300 (License: Personal Use)

The Ichthys, or “Jesus fish,” is a stylized outline of a fish formed by two intersecting arcs, often with a cross-like tail. It originated in the 1st-2nd centuries CE as a covert identifier among persecuted Christians, derived from the Greek word ΙΧΘΥΣ (Ichthys), an acronym for “Ιησοῦς Χριστός, Θεοῦ Υἱός, Σωτήρ” (Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior). Today it remains a widely recognized symbol of Christian identity and belief.

This image is commonly used on religious websites, educational pages about Christian symbolism, church materials, and interfaith resources. Users searching for historical Christian symbols, theological education, or iconography often seek this visual to understand early Christian identity markers.