| History of CrossesIt is not known when the first | | | | their faith and to bestow a blessing. The early |
| cross image was made. However, after circles, | | | | Christian clergy used small hand-held crosses to |
| crosses are on of the first symbols drawn by | | | | bestow blessings. Crosses were carried in holy |
| children of all cultures. As a basic design motif, the | | | | processions. Later on, crosses were placed on |
| cross has appeared in pottery, weaving, carving | | | | altars in churches and erected outdoors in |
| and painting artifact of many ancient cultures. | | | | markets and along roads.In spite of the fact that |
| Cross symbols were used in the older, pagan | | | | many folks associate tattoos with the |
| religions.The cross was used in the ancient world | | | | disreputable sort of folks, Christian tattoos are |
| as a symbol of execution by crucifixion. And it | | | | immensely popular. These tattoos are a very |
| became an important part of the Christian liturgy | | | | unique and personal way for the bearer to |
| and art as a symbol of Jesus Christ's death. This | | | | identify with their Christian faith.Christian Cross |
| Christian symbol is a long vertical bar intersected | | | | TattoosAlso known as the Latin cross. It is the |
| at right angles, usually about 2/3rds up by a | | | | most common symbol of Christianity that |
| shorter horizontal bar.The Christians made a sign | | | | represents the redeeming martyrdom of Jesus |
| of the cross with the right hand both to profess | | | | when he was crucified. |