Ichthys Symbol - The Christian Fish Sign Meaning and History #3740649 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white image depicts the Ichthys, an ancient Christian symbol formed by two intersecting arcs resembling a fish, with a stylized cross placed inside the head area. The symbol originates from the Greek word “ἰχθύς” (ichthys), an acronym for “Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, Θεοῦ Υἱός, Σωτήρ” (Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior). It was used covertly by early Christians to identify fellow believers during periods of persecution.

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