The Ichthys Wheel
and Christian Fish
The Ichthys Wheel is an early Christian symbol built from the Greek letters ΙΧΘΥΣ (Ichthys), the Greek word for “fish.” The five letters form an acrostic for the phrase:
Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, Θεοῦ Υἱός, Σωτήρ
Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior
When these letters are superimposed upon one another, they create the distinctive wheel-like symbol sometimes called the Ichthys Wheel or Ichthys Monogram.
The fish became one of the most recognizable symbols of early Christianity. Fish imagery appears in early Christian art and writings, and the Greek word Ichthys provided a natural connection between the image of a fish and the declaration that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and Savior.
Over the centuries, the symbol evolved into the simple two-arc fish that is familiar today. Often called the Christian fish, Jesus fish, or Ichthys, this modern form preserves the same basic meaning while presenting it in a simple and recognizable design. Today, it is commonly used on vehicles, jewelry, signs, artwork, business materials, and other places as a visible expression of Christian faith.
The fish has also become a way for modern Christians to identify themselves and their organizations as Christian. Christian-owned businesses and organizations sometimes use the symbol to communicate that their faith is part of their identity and the way they conduct their work.
At Starlin Air, we include the Christian fish on our website as a quiet expression of our Christian faith. We use it as a reflection of the faith and values that are important to us. It serves as a reminder that our faith is part of who we are and influences the way we seek to conduct our business, serve our customers, and treat others.
This religious belief is held by the owners of Starlin Air and is not intended to represent or imply the personal religious beliefs of our employees. We respect that our employees and customers may hold a wide variety of beliefs and backgrounds.