The Ichthus, the Christian symbol, is the Greek word for fish. In the days of the persecution of the ancient church, the Ichthus was sketched in the sand or dirt when a believer met a stranger. If the stranger was a believer also, he would then respond and the two would know it was safe to discuss the Lord without fear of harm. Today, the Ichthus is seen almost as frequently as the cross to signify a person’s Christian