What better way to express your strong Christian belief than getting a cross tattoo. Such a tattoo truly showcases how religious and committed to your faith you are. Moreover, it shows your spirituality and also how cool and creative you are even when it comes to religiousness. So, if you’re looking to get a cross tattoo, you’re at the right place. In the following paragraphs, we’ll take a look at some traditional meanings of cross tattoos as well as design ideas to fit your creativity and tattoo requirements. So, without further ado, let’s get inked!

Cross Tattoos Traditional and Modern Meanings

Traditional Meanings

The symbolism of cross tattoos can extend from religiousness to faith, devotion, or even personal transformation. Of course, everyone assigns their own meaning to a cross tattoo, but some traditional symbolism cannot be ignored. For example, a cross tattoo symbolizes;

• Spirit and spirituality
• Sacrifice and death (in direct relation to Jesus)
• Faith and devotion to your belief
• Commitment and loyalty
• Unconditional love for your family and friends
• Rebirth and personal growth or transformation
• Peace and harmony

As we can see, most of the symbolism and meaning is related to Jesus, Christianity, God, and faith. In Christianity, the cross is one of the most essential symbols. Jesus died for our sins on a cross, which is the main source of cross tattoo meanings; self-sacrifice, personal revelation, resurrection, and transformation. The cross can also symbolize eternal hope and one’s ability to overcome even the hardest, most difficult hardships in life.

Modern Interpretations

When we say ‘modern cross tattoo interpretations’ what we mean are the tattoos that stem from a genres of music or subculture originating in the mid and late 90s, and lasting to this day. Such music genres and subcultures usually comprise rock and roll, hard rock, metal rock, and similar music paths which heavily rely on religious vernacular, imagery, and of course, the cross, or rather the anti-structure of a cross or anti-cross.