If you are Christian and want to display your faith to the world, some Christian tattoo ideas might help you find the right way to wear a tattoo and tastefully display that faith with pride. There are several Christian tattoo ideas that may work well with one denomination and not the other. So check out the following ideas to help you make the right tattoo decision.
Cross
The iconic symbol of Christianity is the cross. The cross represents Christ’s sacrifice for our sins with his own life. The cross have been the symbol of Christianity for thousands of years. The cross tattoo has many variations. You might want to look at all the cross designs before you decide. You can choose a Celtic cross, a Catholic cross, or one that more ancient and was used at the dawn of Christianity.
Fish
The fish is also a representation of the Christian faith. In ancient times during the beginnings of the faith, the fish would be scrawled upon doorways and walls to direct the faithful to wear the church service would be held. Christians were hunted by the Romans so the meetings would be held at different places on different days. When you see the fish, just follow the direction it is pointed and you would find other Christians. The fish tattoo is a simple design that most tattoo artists can ink with no problems.
Jesus
Jesus, the son of God, is the center of any denomination. The tattoo of a likeness of Jesus is a true testament that you are a Christian and you are not afraid to show it. The tattoo could be a portrait of Jesus, Jesus on the cross, of Jesus at the last supper. With so many famous events in Jesus’s life, the choices are many. You might want to look up some Medieval Christian art to help you decide what picture is right for your tattoo
Praying Hands
Some people chose a tattoo of praying hands to symbolize their faith. This tattoo shows that you are humble and that you pray to God for your needs or to atone your sins. The praying hands are sometimes paired with a tattoo of an angel to symbolize that your prayers will be carried by angel’s wings to the ears of God. The praying hand tattoo can be placed anywhere, but is usually tattooed on the chest or back.
Mother Mary
If you are Catholic, the Mother Mary has huge symbolism. Mary was the virgin mother of Christ and many Catholics see her as a saint. The Mary tattoo can be inked with her sitting by the crib in the manger at Jesus’s birth or her on her knees praying to God. There are hundreds of Mother Mary tattoo designs and it is a matter of your wants and taste to which you decide upon. For hundreds of years sailors from Italy and Ireland have had the Mother Mary tattooed on them to protect them on their sea voyages.
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