Christian Fish Symbol (Ichthys) - Meaning and History #2291282 (License: Personal Use)

This purple Ichthys symbol-derived from the Greek word “ἰχθύς” (ichthys), an acronym for “Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior”-was adopted by early Christians as a secret identifier during periods of persecution. Its simple, elegant form remains widely recognized today in religious art, jewelry, and digital media as a sign of Christian identity and devotion.

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