Ichthys Symbol - Meaning and History of the Christian Fish Sign #1516176 (License: Personal Use)

The Ichthys, or “Jesus fish,” is an ancient Christian symbol formed by two intersecting arcs resembling a fish, derived from the Greek word ΙΧΘΥΣ (Ichthys), an acronym for “Iēsous Christos Theou Yios Sōtēr” (Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior). Early Christians used it as a secret sign during persecution, drawing one arc and waiting for another to complete it. Today, it appears on jewelry, car decals, and church iconography worldwide.

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