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Cross Tattoos




Tattoos and the varied tattoo designs and symbols have been catching up the trend more these days. Especially in the world of religious symbols, cross tattoos are gaining more importance day by day. They date back to times when Christ was born and at times of Christianity. People who love to sport a tattoo on their arm or any part of the body; it is easy for them to choose from the varied selection of the cross tattoo designs. Tattoo parlors all across the globe have numerous such cross tattoo designs.

How to choose a Cross Tattoo Design?

The most difficult part of inking a tattoo is to choose its design. It is more than the physical pain of actually inking the tattoo. Tattoos are permanent designs on your body parts, therefore it is essential to make an informed decision. The unbelievable diversity of cross tattoo designs that you can choose from are –



Categories
  • Celtic crosses
  • Tribal crosses
  • Gothic crosses

Who inspired Cross Tattoo Designs?

  • The Latin Cross

    This is the simplest of all cross tattoo designs. It has a long vertical line with a smaller horizontal line which intersects it about 1/3 of the way below it. Choose a wooden appearance of a cross tattoo design.

  • The Cross of Triumph

    It is more or less same as that of the Latin cross tattoo. This Cross adds a large circle to the base having an outline of an upside-down T inside. The symbol denotes universal triumph of the Gospel all over the globe.

  • The 3-Step Cross

    With the Latin cross, 3 steps are added at the bottom. Right from the top, they signify – faith, hope and love.

  • The Crucifix

    The Crucifix again takes the traditional Latin cross and announces the image of Christ’s crucifixion and death. It is a wooden symbol.

  • The Russian Orthodox Cross

    With the Latin cross, add 2 more lines to it. One denotes a small horizontal line above the original horizontal, with an additional line which goes diagonally (sloping down from the left to the right) and it is placed below the original horizontal line.

  • The Tau Cross

    The design of the cross is a capital “T”. Its name, Tau, is the Greek word for the letter T.

  • The Crusader’s Cross

    This cross tattoo is worn by a lot of Crusader knights, comprising of five different crosses – each one signifying one of the wounds that Christ suffered during crucifixion.

  • The Celtic Cross
    It is also referred to as the Cross of Iona – which was popular among the early Christians in Brittania. This design is extremely admired in Celtic tattoos and tribal designed armbands.

  • The Anchor Cross
    They have been popular among sailors and maritime professionals. This cross tattoo design was originated in Egypt.

  • St. Andrew’s Cross
    The Cross of Saint Andrew has the shape of an “X” having arms of equal length intersecting at their centers.



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