40 Small Religious Tattoos for Men

by — Brian Cornwell
Published on January 25, 2017

For centuries, we have scored our beliefs into our skin as a personal reminder and as a billboard for the rest of the world to know our faith as well.

Religious tattoos still remain one of the most common tattoo designs, especially for men.

The following designs showcase the intracacies of cross tattoo designs and introduce other religious tattoo elements.

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1. Holy Bible and Jesus Small Tattoo Ideas

Small Religious Guys Inner Arm Bicep Tattoo Ideas

Tricep Small Religious Jesus Portrait Tattoo For Men

3d Bible With Rosary Small Religious Mens Chest Tattoo Designs

Small Religious Holy Bible Mens Arm Tattoo

2. Catholic Cross Tattoo Ideas

Rosary Lower Leg And Foot Small Religious Tattoo Ideas For Guys

3d Cross Male Small Religious Tattoo On Legs

3d Cross Small Religious Decorative Mens Back Tattoos

Silver Small Religious Cross Mens Inner Forearm Tattoo

3. Innovative Cross Small Tattoo Designs

Unique Small Religious Guys Cross Tattoo On Neck

Psalms 103 Small Religious Compass Mens Arm Tattoo

Old School Traditional Small Religious Cross Bible Mens Thigh Tattoo

Lower Leg Small Religious 3d Cross Tattoo Ideas For Guys

Mens Small Religious Cross With Rosary Tattoo On Upper Shoulder

Memorial Small Religious Mens Pops Cross Chest Tattoo

Rose Flower Small Religious Male Leg Tattoo

4. Cross as Border Small Tattoo Ideas

Mother Mary Small Religious Mens 3d Inner Forearm Tattoo

Mens Virgin Mary Cross With Rosary Small Religious Leg Tattoo Ideas

Floral Cross Small Religious Forearm Tattoos For Males

Gentleman With Small Religious Angel Cross Tattoo On Thigh

Guys Small Religious Tiger Cross Inner Forearm Tattoos

Stone 3d Small Religious Bible Verse Mens Chest Tattoo

5. Simple Black and Gray Crosses

Psalm 23 4 Small Religious Cross Upper Chest Tattoo For Men

Ornate Small Religious Male Cross Upper Chest Tattoo

Negative Space Small Religious Cross Mens Leg Calf Tattoo

Guys Shaded Black And Grey Small Religious Cross Back Tattoo

Guys Small Religious Cross With Angel Wings Neck Tattoo

Shaded Joshua 1 9 Small Religious Mens Upper Chest Tattoo

6. Tribal Cross Tattoo Designs

Tribal Small Religious Cross Mens Outer Arm Tattoo

Tribal Small Religious Back Of Leg Cross Tattoos For Men

Masculine Small Religious Corss Guys Inner Forearm Tattoo

Celtic Cross Male Small Religious Inner Forearm Tattoo

Hawaiian Mens Cross Small Religious Upper Back Tattoo Designs

Mens Small Religious Anchor Celtic Cross Forearm Tattoo

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Religious Tattoo FAQs

What does a small cross tattoo symbolize?

The cross is the single most recognizable symbol in Christianity, and likely all religions of the world. It is the easiest way to demonstrate your faith in the form of a tattoo design that everyone will recognize and understand immediately.

What does a tribal cross tattoo mean?

A tribal cross tattoo allows a collector to meld their identity with spirituality. For example, many Polynesian tattoo lovers mix their traditional tribal designs with the cross tattoo to reflect their people and religion.

Celtic cross tattoos are depictions of ‘high crosses’ found often in the Irish countryside. These tattoos are often etched with elaborate knotwork, and are also sources of Irish national pride.

What are some other popular religious tattoos?

The cross may be a central theme to tattoo for Christians, however it’s not only the only one. Other popular small religious designs include:

The Rosary

The Crown of Thorns

Jesus

The Virgin Mary

Angels and Angel Wings

The Holy Bible

Religious quotes and scripture

What does the Bible say about tattoos?

The issue of sin, the Bible’s religious and moral teachings, and their relationship to the art of tattooing is a fascinating modern topic for discourse. Many followers of Christ look to ink for strength, benediction, and as a reminder for leading a life of virtue under God’s direction.