Symbols of Christ

Fish of the Living

It is generally believed that the symbol of the fish is a Christian invention, and it is derived from the fact that the letters of the Greek word for fish Ichthys, are an abbreviation of the name and the titles of Christ: "Iesous Christos Theou Yios Soter--Jesus Christ, God's Son, Saviour. Symbol of luck, of life, and of fertility.

 

Note: All of these symbols can be seen on the outside walls of the Hesburgh Library.

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The Seal of the Living God || The Burning Bush || The Holy Mountain || The Key of David || The Tree of Life

The Star of Jacob || The Brazen Serpent || The Fountain of Life || The Precious Pearl || The True Vine

The Bread of Life || The Rod of Jesse || The Cornerstone || The Lamb of God || The Sun of Justice

Fish of the Living || The Grain of Wheat || The Lamp || The Door || Alpha and Omega