The faith cross tattoo is an increasingly popular design for religious tattoo imagery.
Combining the cross – the most visible symbol of Christianity – with the word faith, usually in beautifully flowing cursive lettering, makes a personally religious statement of great symbolic meaning and links two simple ideas into a larger expression of belief.
With an increase in visible tattoo art, and ink for religious purposes being more popular than ever, the faith cross design is a noticeable phenomenon.
Check out the following collection of faith cross tattoo ideas that you can use as inspiration for you next piece.
1. Ankle and Lower Leg Tattoos
2. Upper Arm Tattoos
3. Tattoo Art for the Back
4. Chest Ink
5. Ear and Neck Tattoo Ideas
6. Forearm and Wrist Tattoo Ideas
7. Simple Tattoo Ideas
FAQs
What does the faith cross tattoo symbolize?
By combining the cross and faith into one icon the tattoo collector is reinforcing their belief in God and Christianity.
Some people prefer to use words as symbols – faith is a popular personal term – rather than the cross image by itself, which allows the combination to work as a softer, gentler reinforcement of belief.
Where should I put my faith cross tattoo?
The faith cross tattoo is versatile as it can be etched unobtrusively and simply with beautiful linework practically anywhere.
It’s a popular affirmation tattoo, so is usually somewhere that the collector can reference by sight or touch, such as the upper arm, forearm, wrist, behind the ear or at the nape.
Also, the faith cross is a popular contemporary design, so you’ll find a lot of designs on the lower leg and ankle, chest and side, or along the spine.
What does a cross tattoo symbolize?
A cross tattoo is primarily known as a symbol for sacrifice, unity and love. It is the universal reference point for Christianity.
There are varied purposes for getting inked with the cross. It’s often symbolic for both individuals and groups of believers, but also reveals stories of hope, triumph, and joyful celebrations.
How much does a faith cross tattoo cost?
Faith cross tattoos are usually simple – black ink and cursive linework from a range of templates or tattoo flash.
The most time they would take would be two hours for the largest, most tricky custom design.
Generally, you’ll pay on average $150 per hour for an experienced professional tattoo artist, less for an apprentice or the artist assigned walk ups (no booking).