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Society. Five hundred years ago, Swiss soldiers were recruited into the Papal army for their loyalty and fighting qualities. Since then, the Swiss Guard – known today for its professionalism and discipline – is entrusted with the task of ensuring the safety of the Pope.
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Several strict criteria must be met before applying for the Pontifical Swiss Guard. In short, each recruit must be a single male of Swiss citizenship standing at least 174 cm (5’ 8 “) tall. They must be between 19 and 30 years old and hold a high school degree or professional diploma. After this training period, the Swiss soldiers are called Halber...
It's a myth that Michelangelo designed the Swiss guard uniforms. This process takes at least 30 hours per uniform! Specialized blacksmiths make the new armor to replace ones that can no longer be renewed. This posture signifies that a Vatican guard should not be approached. This means that he may be approached for questions or sometimes for picture...
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Switzerland. Swiss soldiers are required to salute any higher-ranking military personnel whenever they encounter them. When the soldier announces to a higher-ranking person he has to state the superior's rank, his rank and his name. When a military formation encounters a superior, it has to state the name of the formation. The salute ...
Military use. Finnish conscripts and women serving voluntary military service swearing the military oath in 2005. Polish military recruits being sworn in. A Swiss Guard recruit being sworn in. German Reichswehr soldiers swearing the Hitler oath in 1934. See also. Benediction. Hand gestures (Oath) Three-finger salute (Serbian)
The Pontifical Swiss Guard has its origins in the 15th century. Pope Sixtus IV (1471–1484) had already allied with the Swiss Confederacy and built barracks in Via Pellegrino after foreseeing the possibility of recruiting Swiss mercenaries. The pact was renewed by Pope Innocent VIII (1484–1492) in order to use Swiss troops against the Duke ...
6. Mai 2023 · 6 things to know about the Swiss Guard and its swearing-in ceremony. A new Swiss Guard swears to protect the pope, even sacrificing his life if necessary, during a ceremony on May 6, 2023 ...
29. März 2022 · Switzerland and the Vatican long had a relationship where the Swiss would send mercenary soldiers to protect the Holy See. In 1506, this union was made official. The first group of Swiss troops sent to protect the Pope and the Papal capital numbered 150. That number is similar today, with 135 Swiss Guardsmen serving at any given time.
