Jesus Christ Fish Symbol - Meaning and History of the Ichthys #3048893 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the classic red Ichthys (Greek for “fish”), an ancient Christian symbol formed by two intersecting arcs resembling a fish, with the Greek acronym ΙΧΘΥΣ (Ichthys) spelled out as “JESUS CHRIST” in English. Historically used by early Christians as a secret sign during persecution, it stands for “Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, Θεοῦ Υἱός, Σωτήρ” (Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior). Today, it appears on vehicles, apparel, and religious materials as a public declaration of faith.

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