Ichthys Symbol - Meaning and History of the Christian Fish Sign #1515427 (License: Personal Use)

This minimalist black-and-white Ichthys symbol-also known as the Jesus fish-originated in the 1st-2nd centuries CE as a covert identifier among persecuted Christians. Its shape encloses the Greek word ΙΧΘΥΣ (Ichthys), an acronym for “Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, Θεοῦ Υἱός, Σωτήρ” (Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior). Today it remains widely recognized in religious art, jewelry, and vehicle decals.

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