Ichthys Symbol - The Christian Fish Sign Meaning and History #3388792 (License: Personal Use)

This black silhouette depicts the Ichthys, an ancient Christian symbol formed by two intersecting arcs resembling a fish. Its name derives from the Greek word ἰχθύς (ichthys), which served as an acrostic for “Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, Θεοῦ Υἱός, Σωτήρ” (Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior). Early Christians used it covertly during periods of persecution to identify fellow believers.

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