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Fortunately, there are as many Christian body art ideas as there are verses in the Bible, including Bible verses themselves.
Since Christ is at the heart of Christianity, it only makes sense that his image – both on the cross and haloed after he has risen – is one of the most popular faith-based tats. The cross alone is also a popular design that you can customize to reflect not only your religion but your personality.
While a plain cross stencil can be placed anywhere, many artists also have a large portfolio of alternative cross designs with everything from gothic to Celtic embellishments.
Many people find strength from the aforementioned Bible verses. If there is one that is of particular significance to you, you can have it written across your heart or wound all the way around a wrist, arm, or leg in full. Or if you want to pay homage to a longer passage, consider referencing the name, chapter, and verses.
Other popular Christian symbolism that makes attractive ink includes crowns, halos, the Bible, the Holy Grail, the Virgin Mary, and angels. Angels in particular have deep and varied meanings. Some choose to use them to memorialize loved ones lost, while others wear them with wings outstretched and sword held high in a guardian capacity.
The Bible explicitly approves of tattoos when they are made in praise of God. That is why many crusaders wore tattoos into battle and pilgrims commemorated their journeys with tattoo souvenirs. You can honor your own spiritual battles and journeys with design ideas inspired by thousand-year old body art.
