The sacred heart has become one of the most iconic and popular symbols of Christianity. It is usually used in painting, sculpture, church glass, colored flower windows, jewelry and tattoos. Traditionally, Sacred Heart Design thorns surround the blazing bleeding heart to convey the sacrifice and divine love with Christ.

Although the meaning of the Sacred Heart Tattoo depends entirely on the bearer, most of them commemorate Christ or Mary. The flame from the Sacred Heart symbolizes Christ's eternal and eternal love for mankind, while thorns, swords and blood symbolize the inevitable pain in the world.

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