Icthus means fish in Greek and is spelt IXOYE.�Icthus is also an acronym made up with the initials of the Greek words: "Jesus Christ, God's Son, Savior".�Like the fish the Icthus Wheel was used by early Christians as a secret symbol to mark meeting places or to distinguish the faithful. It spells Icthus in Greek.� This solid sterling silver pendant has a diameter of 3.4cm.