Ichthys Symbol - Meaning and History of the Christian Fish Sign #1515757 (License: Personal Use)

This minimalist black-line Ichthys symbol, also known as the Jesus fish, consists of two intersecting arcs forming a stylized fish. It originated in the 1st-2nd centuries CE as a secret sign among persecuted Christians, with the Greek word “ΙΧΘΥΣ” serving as an acronym for “Iēsous Christos Theou Yios Sōtēr” (Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior). Its clean, geometric design allows easy reproduction and recognition across cultures and eras.

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