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Christian Inspired Cross Tattoo Designs

1. The Latin Cross tattoo. This is the simple cross tattoo most popular today, with a long vertical line with a smaller horizontal line intersecting it about 1/3 of the way down. For a Latin cross tattoo design, you might consider one that has a wooden appearance. Other variations include adding shamrocks if you’re Irish, flames if you’re Pentecostal or Charismatic; wing and praying hands also go well with the Latin cross tattoo, especially in memorial tattoos.
2. The Cross tattoo of Triumph. Similar to the design of the Latin cross tattoo, the Cross tattoo of Triumph adds a large circle to the base with the outline of an upside-down T inside. This cross tattoo is a symbol that testifies to the universal triumph of the Gospel throughout the world.
3. The 3-Step Cross tattoo (or the “Graded Cross tattoo”). This cross takes the Latin cross tattoo and adds 3 steps at the bottom. From the top down, these steps signify faith, hope and then love.
4. The Crucifix. The Crucifix takes that traditional Latin cross tattoo and proclaims the image of Jesus Christ crucifixion and death. Most commonly, the cross of the crucifix is wooden. This is a popular symbol in the Catholic faith.
5. The Russian Orthodox Cross tattoo. This icon of the Russian Orthodox Church is similar to the Latin cross tattoo, but it simply has added 2 more lines. One is a smaller horizontal line above the original horizontal, plus an additional line running diagonally (sloping down from the left to the right) placed below the original horizontal line.
6. The Tao Cross tattoo. This was the founder of the modern cross tattoo, and was as popular in the ancient history of Christianity as the Latin cross tattoo is today. But, instead of making a cross tattoo, the design of the cross tattoo is a capital “T”. It’s name, Tao, is the Greek word for the letter t.
7. The Crusader’s Cross tattoo. To visualize the Crusader’s Cross tattoo, imagine four capital T’s. Then, place those four T’s together, each facing one of the four directions (N, S, E or W), with the base of each T meeting in the middle. Worn by many Crusader knights, this cross was actually composed of a total of five different cross tattoo, each one signifying one of the wounds Jesus Christ suffering during the crucifixion.
8. The Maltese Cross tattoo. The Maltese cross tattoo is created by combining four special triangles (which are more like a double lined forked V) joined at their apexes. Also known as an 8-pointed star, this design also dates back to the time of the Crusades. It was worn by the order of the Hospitable, who later moved their headquarters to Malta.
9. The Celtic Cross tattoo. Also known as the Cross tattoo of Iona, this design was popular among early Christians in Britannia, and spread to the rest of Europe widely in the 6th century A.D. In it’s simplest form, the Celtic cross tattoo is like a Latin cross tattoo with a small circle surrounding the arms’ intersection. This design is incredibly popular in Celtic cross tattoos and tribal cross tattoo designed armbands. Some cross Cross Tattooists and flash galleries have some very impressive and intricate Celtic picture cross tattoo designs available.
10. The Anchor Cross tattoo. Popular among sailors and maritime professionals, this picture cross tattoo design actually originated in Egypt. However, early Christians adopted this sign as their own, and used it often enough that it is common to the Catacombs.
11. St. Andrew’s Cross tattoo. The picture Cross tattoo of Saint Andrew is shaped like an “X” with arms of equal length intersecting at their centers. St. Andrew, like the Apostle Peter, didn’t deem himself worthy to be buried on a picture cross tattoo identical to Jesus Christ.
12. The Resurrection Cross tattoo. This picture cross tattoo is based on the structure of the Latin picture cross tattoo. However, it is of wooden construction, and has a purple robe draped over the horizontal arm, a crown of thorns perched across the top, and a wooden rectangle bearing the inscription “I.N.R.I” (which translates loosely to “Jesus Christ of Nazareth, King of the Jews”). This particular picture cross tattoo design has an Easter celebratory tone to it, and could easily be paired with a separate picture cross tattoo of a cave tomb with the stone rolled away.