Christian Fish Symbol (Ichthys) - Meaning, History & Use #3740663 (License: Personal Use)

This grayscale illustration depicts the Ichthys-the Greek word for “fish”-used since early Christianity as a secret symbol of faith. Its shape forms an acrostic for “ΙΧΘΥΣ” (Iēsous Christos Theou Yios Sōtēr), meaning “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior.” The clean, bold outline makes it ideal for print, digital media, and religious education materials.

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