In early Christian Holy Land, private churches rose as acts of faith — and displays of power During 4th-7th century CE, new research shows, Christian elites built numerous private churches ...

The humble fish, or ichthys (ἰχθύς) in Greek, was a symbol that played a crucial role in the early years of Christian history. But why?

The Jesus Fish is one of the most recognizable Christian symbols today, often seen on car bumpers, jewelry, and church logos. While many believe it originated as a secret symbol during Roman ...

The Controversary over which direction the christian fish should be facing when placed on the back of believer's cars.

In Jewish apocalyptic literature, fish represented chaotic forces, while in Roman pagan culture, fish symbolized fertility and abundance. Christianity adopted the fish as a symbol of faith, with early ...

An international team of archaeologists has revealed a "remarkable" early Christian church in Egypt, thought to be more than 1,600 years old, that contains a set of "surprising" human remains.

Origin of the 'Jesus Fish' The first appearances of the Ichthys (Christian fish symbol) date to the 2nd century in Christian art and literature. The symbol's use among Christians had become prevalent ...

MÜNSTER, GERMANY— CBS News reports that traces of an early Christian church have been uncovered in Armenia, at the site of the ancient city of Artaxata, by a team of German and Armenian ...