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It is called the Ichthys also spelled Ichthus and Ikhthus. It is the Greek word for fish.
ΙΧΘΥΣ (Ichthys) is an acronym for "Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, Θεοῦ Υἱός, Σωτήρ", (Iēsous Christos, Theou Yios, Sōtēr), which translates into English as "Jesus Christ, God's Son, Savior".
- Iota (i) is the first letter of Iēsous (Ἰησοῦς), Greek for "Jesus".
- Chi (ch) is the first letter of Christos (Χριστός), Greek for "anointed".
- Theta (th) is the first letter of Theou (Θεοῦ), Greek for "God's", the genitive case of Θεóς, Theos, Greek for "God".
- Ypsilon (y) is the first letter of (h)yios (Υἱός), Greek for "Son" (the initial "h" was sometimes pronounced, depending on dialect and period, but in Ionic orthography the sound was written with the rough breathing diacritical mark instead of a full letter, and so would not be used to form an acronym).
- Sigma (s) is the first letter of sōtēr (Σωτήρ), Greek for "Savior".
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoI think it is called an ichmus(?). It used to be against the law to be a Christian, so when one Christian wants to find out if another person is Christian, they draw the other half of the fish. If the other person is Christian, they will draw the rest of the fish. If not, they won't do anything. They don't know what it is. I hope I got all my info right (:
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∙ 10y agoThe fish was used an identifying symbol among the early Christians. The first three letters of the Latin and Greek words for fish, ICH, were the important letters in the name of Jesus Christ. The fish also symbolized Jesus' call to the Apostles. "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."
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∙ 15y agoIt's a symbol of Christianity. It's like...Jesus told us to be fishers of men and so we use a fish to symbolize that we are Christians.
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∙ 14y agoThe Greek word for fish is Ichthus. Each of the Greek letters in Ichthus are used as an acronym which stands for: Jesus Christ, God's Son; Savior. (Iesus; Christos, Theos, Uios, Soterios).
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Does the direction of the fish in the christian fish symbol matter?
No it doesn't.
What is the symbol for Iesous Christos Theou Yios Soter?
It's the Christian "fish" symbol.
What organization has a fish for a symbol?
The stylised fish is a symbol of the Christian Church and of the pagan goddess, Aphrodite Salacia, who was worshipped by her followers on Friday, her sacred day.
Why do Christian people use that symbol?
There is no way to answer your question unless you tell us what the symbol is. Do you mean a cross? Or perhaps a fish symbol? Please clarify your question.
Where can you view a Christian fish symbol?
You can see them placed on the back of some people's cars.To view the Christian fish symbol, see the related link.The first picture shows the simple design; the second shows with the fish with the Greek letters - the ichthus - which stood for Jesus Christ, God's Son, Saviour.
Why is it called the Christian fish?
Because it was christened by Jesus.
Why did Christian's change the symbol of the fish to the cross?
Christians didn't there has always been both, they represent different things.
What is the symbol of Christianity?
The Cross is the symbol most commonly associated Christianity == == The cross symbolizes the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the crucifix is the representation of Christ on the cross (His sacrifices), and the Ichthus which looks like a fish (or otherwise known on the television series, Seinfeld, as the Jesus Fish). Please see links to follow.
Does the fish symbol for Jesus symbolizes the constellation Pisces?
No. The fish symbol comes from the Greek word for fish icthus which the early Christians used a secret sign of their being Christian. The letters of the symbol standing for central aspects of their belief. The words in Greek are Iesous, Christos, Theos, Huios, soter. This makes the statement when translated literally Jesus, Christ, God, Son, Saviour.This symbol thus has absolutely nothing to do with the constellation Pisces.
Which Christian symbol is derived from the Greek word ichthyology?
The fish, though it's more correct to say that both the early Christian fish and the modern English word "ichthyology" are derived from the Greek word ikhthys (ΙΧΘΥΣ). The symbol is based on the fact that the Greek word for fish can be read as acronym for the Greek phrase Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, Θεοῦ Υιός, Σωτήρ, meaning "Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior".
What are some of the important Christian religious symbols?
The most widely known Christian symbol is the cross. Other Christian symbols include the fish sign, Greek symbols alpha and omega, staurogram, anchor, and dove.
What does the Christian fish symbolize?
The ΙΧΘΥΣ, or Ichthys, is a Christian symbol that looks like a fish. Fish are mentioned many times in the Bible; Jesus chose several fisherman to be his disciples. There are many theories as to why the fish was chosen as a symbol.ΙΧΘΥΣ stands for "Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, Θεοῦ Υἱός, Σωτήρ" ("Jesus Christ, God's Son, Savior").
