Ichthys Symbol - The Christian Fish Sign Meaning and History #3101523 (License: Personal Use)

This minimalist gray Ichthys symbol-formed by two intersecting arcs creating a fish shape with a cross-like tail-is an ancient Christian icon dating to the 2nd century. Originally used as a secret identifier among persecuted believers, it derives from the Greek word “ΙΧΘΥΣ” (Ichthys), an acronym for “Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior.” The clean design emphasizes its symbolic weight over ornamentation.

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