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Crucified Jesus and the Mother of God on the back
Virgin Mary on forearm Yuri Surkov
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Church-themed tattoos have always been very popular. If we go deeper into history, we can see that body art of religious significance was put on their bodies as early as the pagans. Our ancestors believed in the meaning of symbols and signs. With the spread of the Christian religion, people began to attach great importance to icons. One of the main icons has always been the icon of the Mother of God. Not surprisingly, the image of such a significant church relic has become in wide demand in tattoo art.
The meaning of the tattoo of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The canonical tattoo of this symbol of faith is the icon of the Mother of God, which determines the meaning of such an image on the body. All variants of drawings of the icon have a different deciphering of meanings:
- A strong amulet that can protect a person from dangers, bad thoughts and dark forces;
- commitment to the symbol of faith and the Christian religion;
- purity of thought and the pursuit of salvation.
In addition to religious meanings, there are interpretations that are in circulation in the prison subculture:
- the beginning of a criminal career before adulthood;
- recognition only of a heavenly judgment, not an earthly one;
- The prisoner's desire to atone for his transgressions and take the path of correction.
When choosing such a tattoo depicting Christian symbols of faith, both interpretations should be considered. This will make it possible to choose the right design. It is important to understand that the holy fathers in Orthodoxy and the Catholic Church have a rather negative attitude toward laymen putting symbols of faith on the body.
Accidental use of popular inmate tattoo designs with the Mother of God can create a lot of unpleasant situations.
Tattoo of the Mother of God - a full description, meaning and interpretation, where to stuff it, sketches and photos of works
The model for any tattoo with the image of the Virgin is the icon of the Mother of God, which enjoyed great popularity and love among believers. It was believed that the Virgin acts as a protector for Christians, so immediately after the appearance of many believers, mostly men, began to put the face of the Virgin on the body.
It is known that initially the tattoo of the Virgin Mary was very popular in the subculture of prisoners from the beginning of the 20th century. The key to the popularity of this symbol of Christian faith was the mass cult of the Virgin Mary, whom believers perceive as the intercessor and protector. Today, this tattoo can be used to distinguish people who have not just served time in prison, but are firmly integrated into the subculture of prisoners.
Today, some people who have not been in prison want to get such a tattoo in a tattoo parlor. Before choosing a ready-made sketch from the catalog to a person who is far from the prison world, it is necessary to understand a number of important things about the image of this religious symbol of faith on the body.
Types of tattoos with the Mother of God
Sketches of tattoos with the Blessed Virgin are presented in different types:
- with a cross;
- on the background of the domes of the temple;
- with the baby Jesus;
- praying Madonna;
- The Virgin Mary in mourning.
In addition, a cartoon picture of the Blessed Virgin Mary is used.
The Blessed Virgin Mary with a cross and on the background of the church domes has a prison meaning. Such tattoos are almost always worn by men who have served time in prison. They have no Christian meaning, but only symbols associated with the prison subculture. These tattoos are large in size.
The image with the praying or grieving Mother of God is chosen by religious people who have nothing to do with the prison world. Tattoos of this type are made small.
When applying both types of these tattoos, one should consider the places on the body where they are printed on. In both, it is important that the tattoo is applied to a place so that the design is not on public view. Before deciding to get such a tattoo, one should understand the place where such a design will be imposed.
Tattoo variations of the Mother of God
- The tattoo of the Mother of God and the cross Are found together quite often. The Blessed Virgin is holding in her hands the main attribute of the Christian religion. This tattoo has prison overtones, so it is the least popular than other tattoo designs of the Mother of God.
- The caricature version of the Mother of God tattoo - is a modern interpretation of a religious tattoo.
- The Mother of God and Jesus Christ are often seen as neighbors in tattoos. The most popular variation is the Mother of God holding the infant Jesus in her arms. This motif was taken from an icon. Usually such a tattoo and is printed in the form of a square icon or an oval amulet. The second variation is the face of the Blessed Virgin looking at Jesus. The two faces can be on the same horizontal line or they can be arranged diagonally. The Mother of God in this variation is more often depicted from above.
- Tattoo of the Mother of God in front of the church has a prison character. Its meaning is interpreted in the same way as a simple dome in the whole back. The religious connotation of such a tattoo does not carry, although it hints at the innocence of its owner. In this way, some prisoners try to express their remorse and want to have the image of the Mother of God with them at all times.
- A tattoo of the Mother of God praying. This tattoo is usually done by believing people. They choose a small size image, which later will be easy to hide under clothing. The image of the Mother of God as if an unction for the sins of its owner and protects him from the choice of false values and the wrong path of life.
- The tattoo of the Grieving Mother of God is usually done by people who have suffered a loss in their lives. They mourn the loss of a loved one and ask the Holy Virgin to give them the strength to alleviate mental anguish. Often, such tattoos are tattooed on young people in memory of deceased parents. Less often, such themes choose guys who have experienced unrequited love. They want to find comfort and support from the Mother of God.
Tattoo of the Mother of God with a bird
What is the right place to get a tattoo with the Mother of God
Making a small image of Our Lady is quite problematic. Such tattoos occupy a significant place on the body, as they require careful drawing of the Virgin's face and other details of the drawing. To score on a small area of the body the tattoo of the Mother of God with the baby Jesus in her arms is impossible, because for the drawing of two faces requires a lot of space.
In addition to the image of the Blessed Virgin itself, there may be a prayer in the tattoo, which also requires quite a lot of space. When choosing such a tattoo, it is necessary to choose the right place. It must be closed in everyday life and at the same time suitable for such a tattoo. Inflicted such a tattoo most often on the following places on the body:
- back;
- chest;
- forearm.
Sometimes members of the criminal world put a drawing on the fingers of the hand, which even in prison environment is equated with blasphemy. The Orthodox Church has a negative attitude toward such use of symbols of faith, equating the placement of religious symbols in public view with sacrilege. It is also viewed negatively in the criminal environment by most of the prison subculture community.
Ordinary people who have not been to prison and are not familiar with the prison meanings of tattoos should keep in mind that the location of the image of the Virgin Mary is also important in the reading of tattoo meanings by those around them, immersed in a series of subcultures closed to most knowledge.
For example, large tattoos on the back with any religious context are most often done by those who have been incarcerated. A large image of Our Lady is considered sacrilege, it is usually done by members of the criminal world.
On the back you can make a small image of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the area of the shoulder blade. It can be hidden under clothing from the eyes of outsiders quite easily to avoid the condemnation of others and the misinterpretation of the tattoo by members of the prison subculture.
You can do such a tattoo on the chest in the heart area. In this case, the Virgin will act as a protector from evil thoughts. She will help to choose the right path in life.
Suitable for the location of this type of tattoo is the forearm of two hands. Often in such a place do a paired tattoo. It is believed that paired tattoos of the Virgin do religious fanatics. Simple believers are limited to a tattoo on one forearm. In this case, it should be remembered that such a tattoo is difficult to tear away from the eyes of outsiders, because with it it will be impossible to wear T-shirts and T-shirts with short sleeves.
Before embossing the Virgin on your body, you should consult with experts who will help you avoid a mistake. Then it will be almost impossible to fix it, because it is impossible to remove a large tattoo from the body.
Tattoo on the chest for girls
The area of tattoos on the chest of the fairer sex extends from the neck to the lower rib line. Women's tattoo differs from men's by a variety of subjects and colors of the picture. The choice of modern girls is increasingly falling on the symmetric patterns, drawings depicting flowers, birds and animals. Wear patterns in the form of a patterned bra are gaining in popularity. Old School, Tribal, Dotwork, Watercolor, Minimalism, Gothic allow a woman to make her image unique. Women's tattoos look aesthetic, bold and sexy.
Tattoo in girls and guys
For girls, the tattoo of an icon can be found very rarely. But if she decided to take such a bold step, it is better to choose a color performance. It will be very beautiful if you decorate the image with a few flowers at the bottom of the sketch or make a floral frame. This will speak of the tenderness and femininity of the wearer. Extremely not recommended to decorate the image with stars, hearts and the like, it will look inappropriate for a tattoo of a religious nature.
If we are talking about men, then such a tattoo will be very appropriate, it will tell about the decency and masculinity of man. To make the drawing more like a man's, it will be beautiful to decorate it with Latin inscriptions.
Meaning
The meaning of the Virgin Mary tattoo mainly depends on the man himself. Prisoners who walk around with this tattoo and the faces of other saints, explain it by the fact that they live "according to the concepts" that are established in the thieving world. If a girl gets such a tattoo, she wants to say that she is chaste. But she is obliged not to display it in public view, but instead only to the person with whom she will be close.
The average man who tattoos the Mother of God shows his love and respect for his own mother. He also wants to say that he is religious and believes in God.
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Dreaming to "stuff" a tattoo of an icon, turn to the tattoo salon SPb, often forgetting that you should familiarize yourself with the semantic meaning.
Depending on the face that you want to depict, Changes and the meaning of the tattoo.
We suggest to choose a certain icon and find out in advance about its possible main interpretations:
The name of the icon
The meaning of the tattoo in the criminal world
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