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The Razzouk ancestors used tattoos to mark Christian Copts in Egypt with a small cross on the inside of the wrist. This cross served as a symbol of faith and granted access to churches. Without it, entry could sometimes be denied. For this reason, Christians often tattooed their children with the cross from a very young age—sometimes only a few months old—identifying them as Copts and preserving a visible mark of their faith.

Tattooing is an art that the Razzouk Tattoo family later brought from Egypt to the Holy Land more than five centuries ago. Initially arriving in Jerusalem as pilgrims, the family eventually decided to stay, engaging in trade while continuing the tattooing tradition that had already been practiced for generations. Over time, this centuries-old craft became the family’s livelihood as they tattooed pilgrims visiting Jerusalem from around the world.