Note 141 — PART III EPITAPHS AND INSCRIPTIONS FOUND IN THE CATACOMBS
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The initial letters of the Redeemer’s names and principal titles (in Greek) made up the word ἰχθύς or fish. Thus:
IHϹΟΥϹ = Jesus.
ΧΡΙϹΤΟϹ = Christ.
ΘΕΟΥ = of God.
ΥΙΟϹ = Son.
ϹΩΤΗΡ = Saviour.