Ichthys Symbol - Meaning and History of the Christian Fish Sign #3048875 (License: Personal Use)

The Ichthys symbol-formed by two intersecting arcs resembling a fish-is one of the oldest Christian symbols, dating back to the 1st-2nd centuries. Early Christians used it covertly to identify fellow believers during periods of persecution; the Greek word “ΙΧΘΥΣ” (Ichthys) serves as an acrostic for “Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior.” Its minimalist black-on-white design ensures high recognizability and symbolic clarity across cultures and media.

This image is commonly used on religious websites, educational content about Christian symbolism, church materials, and interfaith resources. It serves users seeking historical, theological, or visual information about Christian iconography, especially those researching early Church practices or designing faith-based graphics.