In the early days of the church, when following Jesus often meant risking everything, believers found quiet ways to recognize one another. One would draw a simple arc in the dirt. If the other person drew a matching arc — completing the shape of a fish — it was a silent confirmation: I believe too.
The Greek word for fish, ΙΧΘΥΣ, was an acronym for Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior. It was a symbol not just of faith, but of shared identity, courage, and trust in Christ.
This piece is a tribute to that quiet bravery — a reminder that even today, faith may be unseen, but it is never alone.
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