What is the origin of the fish symbol in early Christianity? This humble creature of the sea emerged as one of the earliest and most enduring symbols of our faith, appearing no later than the early second century(Jensen, 2023). We must remember that in the time of the early Church, our Christian ancestors lived in a world steeped in Greco-Roman culture. Fish and fishing scenes were already popular subjects in Roman art, adorning mosaics in courtyard pools and nymphaea(Jensen, 2023).…

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