Ichthys Symbol - Meaning and History of the Christian Fish Sign #3740657 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the Ichthys, a stylized fish symbol used by early Christians as a secret sign of faith during periods of persecution. Its form derives from the Greek word ΙΧΘΥΣ (Ichthys), an acrostic for “Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, Θεοῦ Υἱός, Σωτήρ” (Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior). Today, it remains a widely recognized emblem of Christian identity across denominations and media.

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