Ichthys Symbol - Meaning and History of the Christian Fish Sign #1306861 (License: Personal Use)

This minimalist black-line ichthys symbol, shaped like a fish, originated in early Christianity as a secret identifier among believers during periods of persecution. Its Greek acronym ΙΧΘΥΣ stands for “Iēsous Christos Theou Yios Sōtēr” (Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior), embedding theological meaning within its form.

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