Angel Tattoo Symbolism

Angels have been to known to man as a messenger of God or guardian for centuries. Derived from the Greek work “angelos” which translates to “messenger”, angels are supernatural beings found in many religions including Christianity, Islam and Judiasm. The association with religion and God is one of the reasons Angel Tattoos have always been popular amongst tattoo enthusiasts.

An Angels connection to God and their messenger duties means they commonly represent protection and guardianship. They are the connection between the spiritual and material world and for these reasons people represent a lost loved one using an Angel Tattoo.

The everlasting struggle between good and evil, Angel versus Archangel, represents a difficult life to many and this association is another common reason why an Angel Tattoo Design is frequently requested.

Angels are supernatural and thought to have set duties set by God, with no free will or choice. For this reason, human beings are considered to be superior than Angels as they have the ability to be righteous out fo their own free will.

Catholics believe guardian angels are intelligent spiritual creatures assigned to care for and protect every person on earth, with each indivudual having their own guardian angel looking over them to assist the person in attaining his eternal salvation.