St Patrick's Celtic Cross Tattoo Design maori It has the wording in

It has the wording in Celtic Uncial Hand manuscript lettering around the ring: "Our fallen brothers are never forgotten

but they would be equally well suited to gracefully bracket a small tattoo on the lower back

The circle which encompasses the pattern is a symbol for completeness and also represents the sun

To make the design suitable for tattooing I carefully simplified it

The center of this cross is the monogram IHS

St Patrick's Celtic Cross Tattoo Design maori It has the wording inSt Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland, and this high cross is erected over his grave. In this classic pattern are all the elements that make a true Celtic cross: the intricate knotwork in the arms and the inner circle, and the wheel representing the cycle of all life. As a tattoo this high cross image unites the wearer with the heritage that is the Isle of the Blessed.