Ichthys Symbol - Meaning and History of the Christian Fish Sign #1334186 (License: Personal Use)

This image shows a modern stylized purple ichthys (ΙΧΘΥΣ), the iconic fish symbol adopted by early Christians as a secret identifier during periods of persecution. The Greek word ΙΧΘΥΣ forms an acrostic for “Iēsous Christos Theou Yios Sōtēr” (Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior). Its simple yet profound design remains widely used today in religious art, jewelry, and vehicle decals.

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