Maltese Cross Tattoos

 

 

Maltese Cross Tattoos

Maltese Cross Tattoos – Over long periods of time, the popularity of certain symbols seems to rise and fall. Some even take on different meanings although their forms remain essentially the same. The Maltese cross is an excellent example of one of these types of symbols and one whose current popularity begins to eclipse its past uses. It takes its name from the island of Malta and, more specifically, the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta, better known as the Sovereign Order of Malta, an organization somewhat akin to the Red Cross but with medieval roots in both care for the sick and knighthood.  The Order of St. John was founded in Jerusalem in 1099 by the armies of the First Crusade, beginning as a monastic community which was dedicated to St. John the Baptist, offering hospice and medical care to pilgrims in the Holy Land. Soon after however, they also undertook military functions for the protection of the sick and their newly won territory. It was Fra Raymond du Puy, the second head of the order, who introduced the white cross on a red field which even today is their emblem. That this particular cross was known elsewhere is evidenced by another 11th-century use.  Read more…

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Cross With Praying Hands Tattoos

Cross with praying hands tattoos

Choosing a good tattoo design can be a really hard thing to do, you want the tattoo to be perfect, since you will have it for the rest of your life. When it comes to cross with praying hands tattoos, you should consider a few things before getting one.

1. Will you like this tattoo in the long term, because you wouldn’t want to end up hating the tattoo after a few years and have to get it removed, it is painful and costly. Make a diligent research before getting the tattoo, even if it takes a month before your sure that the tattoo design is good and your ready to get it done.

2. Why do you want that tattoo? Is it because of the religious meaning, or you just like the design? Some people chose a tattoo for the design, while others it’s for the meaning, the design is second in priority. You should sort out this priority. If you want a cross with praying hands tattoo because of the meaning, then the design should be a bit less important and it might be easier to make your choice.

3. Where will you put the tattoo and what is your budget? The bigger the tattoo, the more expensive it becomes, especially if it’s in color. So you have to find the perfect location and size for the tattoo, which only adds to the puzzle of getting the right cross with praying hands tattoo. Try to look at some pictures of where people usually put that kind of tattoo to help you decide what would be the ideal size and location for you. Read more….

Pictures of Cross Tattoos

Are you looking all over the internet for pictures of cross tattoos? There are plenty to be found. A quick search on the term cross tattoos brings back hundreds of thousands of results. But are these what you really need to get a great tattoo. Most of these results are pictures.

Are you looking for pictures of cross tattoos so that you can take one to a tattoo parlor to have it inked? If so, make sure you get a high quality design. Many pictures that you find on the internet are not made for tattoo designs. You want to make sure you can see the intricacy of the design and it is exactly what you are looking for. If you don’t go to the tattoo artist with a pretty good idea of what you want, you leave it to them to determine your wants and wishes. You can find thousands of pictures of cross tattoos on one of the best online tattoo design galleries on the net.

By searching online tattoo design galleries for your pictures of cross tattoos, you know you are getting high quality designs and can find just the tattoo for you. A tattoo must make a statement. It is a chance for you to express your individuality. Every tattoo should have a story – your story. It is something that will be with you forever. Make it a lasting impression that you will be proud of. Read more…

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Religious Cross Tattoos

Religious Cross Tattoos

 

The Judeo-Christian cross is perhaps one of the most universally recognized and accepted symbols in the world. However, the cross symbol itself dates back to ancient times, pre-dating Jesus Christ by thousands of years. The proliferation of cross tattoo designs represents the diversity of meaning the cross symbol has come to represent.

Cross tattoos have long been sought as affirmation of religious affiliation, but many secular designs exist as well. Long before its Christian roots, the cross was viewed as a sacred symbol. As time went on, and as history documents, the symbol of the cross occurs in both ancient and modern tattooing.

In fact, the symbol of the cross has been used by many of the world’s religions. And although it has been modified somewhat over time depending on its significance and use, many of its elements have remained the same. The cross symbol appeared even before the written word, and it has even been used as an astrological and a mathematical sign. Read more…

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