Ichthys Symbol - Meaning and History of the Christian Fish Sign #1371696 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white illustration depicts the iconic ichthys, a fish-shaped emblem used by early Christians to identify one another discreetly during periods of persecution. Inside the fish, the Greek letters ΙΧΘΥΣ form an acrostic for “Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, Θεοῦ Υἱός, Σωτήρ” (Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior). The design combines theological meaning with symbolic simplicity, reflecting both faith and resilience.

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