The fish was preferred by early Christians as a symbol of their faith. It is often associated with Jesus Christ since he had more than once mentioned the word in his teachings

1. Doubtlessly, Christian wall art is an effective way of adding a touch of life and color into your home,
while celebrating your chosen faith. From bible verses to biblical scenes and symbols, Christianity is
gradually finding its way into the interior decorative patterns of every Christian home. For some time,
crucifixes and angels are the most popular religious symbols that people, both new and old to the
Christian faith, are inclined to purchase. Only a few Christians knew about the fish symbol and how is
relates to Jesus Christ. Today, however, we are once again becoming more aware of the significance of
this simple combination of a pair of arcs to our faith.
The Fish In Early Christianity
The fish was preferred by early Christians as a symbol of their faith. It is often associated with Jesus
Christ since he had more than once mentioned the word in his teachings, and he did enlist several
fishermen as his disciples and collectively called them “fishers of men.” It is also used to symbolize the
act of baptism, which was done in bodies of water in Jesus’ time. Christians preferred this subtle
symbol to the more obvious sign of the cross to save themselves from persecution.
The Fish And Christian Persecution
Early Christians thought of using the fish as a symbol
to hide the fact that they are Christians to their
persecutors. During the time when Christianity was
viewed as a grievous crime, a man of the faith would
draw a single arc on the sand to distinguish between a
Christian and non-Christian acquaintance. He would
draw a downward arc on the sand, and if the other
person completes it with a second arc going upward,
he would know he’s in good company. To a non-
Christian, the single arc meant nothing, and was thus
ignored.
The Fish In Modern Christian Wall Art
The fish has long been recognized as a symbol of Christianity and often appeared on bumper stickers
on its own, or alongside the more popular symbol of the cross. Sometimes, it would also have the word
“ICHTUS” written within the joint arcs. This word is the Greek word for “fish” and is used as an
acrostic to a Greek phrase that translates to “Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior”. Now that Christianity is
no longer persecuted, the more obvious name “Jesus” can also be seen written within the symbol.

2. Simplicity In Christian Wall Art
The fish symbol provides a simple, yet very effective way of
representing your Christian faith. I personally do not like too many
colors and knick-knacks on my walls. I prefer minimal artistic
representations that bear a subtle, but often deeper impact on what
my faith means to me. While most people view the cross as a sign
of salvation, I am one of those that couldn’t help associating it with
the violence of Jesus’ death. The fish, however, provides a more
peaceful view of what Jesus’ life meant. This type of Christian
wall art also serves as a reminder of his teachings, and how it
always comes down to one general idea: that is, for us to become
“fishers of men.”
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