Coptic Tattoos

From BME Encyclopedia

The Coptics are a branch of the Christian religion centered in Egypt. Whilst Christianity per se is not against tattooing neither do they actively encourage it but not so the Coptic Church. Tattoos were a part of their religious life with different tattoos showing which pilgrimage the wearer had made, as in some cases a Priest was the only person allowed to place that particular tattoo (for example the journey to the "Holy Land"). This also was believed to ensure a Christian burial.