Ichthys Symbol - Meaning and History of the Christian Fish Sign #3740636 (License: Personal Use)

The Ichthys (Greek: ἰχθύς, meaning "fish") is an early Christian symbol composed of two intersecting arcs forming a stylized fish. It served as a secret identifier among persecuted believers and encodes the Greek acronym ΙΧΘΥΣ, standing for “Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, Θεοῦ Υἱός, Σωτήρ” (Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior). Its minimalist design allows for versatile use across digital and print media while preserving deep theological resonance.

Commonly used on church websites, religious education pages, devotional blogs, and merchandise; this image supports user intent to learn about Christian symbolism, historical faith markers, or visual identity in Christianity.