Rosary tattoo: faith and devotion eternalized on the skin

Rosary tattoos, like other religious tattoos, break the concept that religion and tattooing don’t mix. With more and more fans, these tattoos go beyond the barriers of creativity and incorporate new elements that can be religious, such as a phrase from the Bible, the Virgin Mary or diverse designs such as flowers, hearts, among others.

According to tattoo artist Marcelo Scream, people of different age groups seek to tattoo the rosary. “As it is a drawing that represents faith, religiosity, the age group is very wide, from 18 to 40 years old”, explains the tattoo artist.

Marcelo also says that, when a famous person joined the symbol, the demand for that specific design became greater. “Before, it was more common for people over 25 to look for this drawing, but after singer Luan Santana did it on his shoulder, younger people are looking too,” he says.

the meaning of the rosary

The rosary is used by Catholics as an instrument of prayer. The prayers consist of the recitation of 50 to 200 Hail Marys, grouped into 10 parts. Each group started with an Our Father and ended with a Gloria. It is customary for Catholics to pray the rosary to ask for some grace or as thanks for a blessing already granted.

The rosary tattoo can be done with the same intention of gratitude or simply for devotion to the instrument of prayer. Faith and protection are also meanings of this type of tattoo. Tattooing the rosary is a way to immortalize faith in physical form.

The best body parts to tattoo the rosary

There are no size restrictions for this tattoo. It is a great choice, even for those looking for something delicate, as it can be made even in very small sizes and in more discreet parts such as the back of the neck, for example.

Marcelo recommends: “the most aesthetic parts for this type of design are the ankle, shoulder and wrist.” It is a great symbol to make the effect of an anklet, bracelet or even a ring, if done on the finger.

Although it is more common to see thirds tattooed in small sizes, nothing prevents it from being done in larger sizes and on other parts of the body such as the arm, back or legs. It is also worth incorporating other designs of your preference in the tattoo.

If tattooing the rosary is your desire, consult a tattoo artist you trust to exchange an idea and achieve the desired result safely and with the guarantee of well-made strokes.

41 beautiful rosary tattoos to inspire you

Rosary tattoos can be very varied and eternalizing faith through this symbol can occur from classic shapes to the most modern traits. From small to large. Minimalist or with lots of details. Check out the gallery below with beautiful photos of rosary tattoos and get inspired by the ones you like the most.