Ichthys Symbol - Meaning and History of the Christian Fish Sign #3740654 (License: Personal Use)

This image shows the Ichthys, a minimalist black-line fish symbol formed by two intersecting arcs, historically used by early Christians as a secret identifier. Its name derives from the Greek word for fish (ἰχθύς), which also serves as an acrostic for “Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, Θεοῦ Υἱός, Σωτήρ” (Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior). The design’s simplicity allowed discreet recognition among believers during periods of persecution.

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