Ichthys Symbol - Meaning and History of the Christian Fish Sign #3552222 (License: Personal Use)

The Ichthys is a Greek acronym for “Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, Θεοῦ Υἱός, Σωτήρ” (Iēsous Christos, Theou Huios, Sōtēr), meaning “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior.” Its minimalist fish shape allowed early Christians to identify one another discreetly during periods of persecution. Today, it remains widely used on vehicles, jewelry, and religious art as a public declaration of faith.

This image is commonly used on religious websites, educational pages about Christian symbolism, church materials, and interfaith resources. It serves users seeking historical, theological, or cultural understanding of early Christian iconography.