Swiss Guard - Wikipedia
WEBThe Pontifical Swiss Guard (also Papal Swiss Guard or simply Swiss Guard; Latin: Pontificia Cohors Helvetica; Italian: Guardia Svizzera Pontificia; German: Päpstliche Schweizergarde; French: Garde suisse pontificale; Romansh: Guardia svizra papala) is an armed force and honour guard unit maintained by the Holy See that protects the Pope …
Swiss Guards | Overview, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBGuardia Svizzera. Date: 1506 - present. Areas Of Involvement: pope. Swiss Guards, corps of Swiss soldiers responsible for the safety of the pope. Often called “the world’s smallest army,” they serve as personal escorts to the pontiff and as watchmen for Vatican City and the pontifical villa of Castel Gandolfo.
Swiss Guards - Wikipedia
WEBSwiss Guards (French: Gardes Suisses; German: Schweizergarde; Italian: Guardie Svizzere) are Swiss soldiers who have served as guards at foreign European courts since the late 15th century. The earliest Swiss Guard unit to be established on a permanent basis was the Hundred Suiss (Cent-Suisses), which served at the French court from …
Päpstliche Schweizergarde: About us - Guardia Svizzera
WEBWelcome to the Swiss Guard. Seldom is the traditional and the modern so tightly joined together as in the Swiss Guard. The Swiss Guard has protected the pope and his residence since 1506, and that has not changed to this day. Today the traditional Renaissance uniform is worn by a modern, well-trained, young Swiss.
13 Facts About the Swiss Guards You Probably Didn’t Know
WEBMay 6, 2016 · Tourists and pilgrims who flock to Rome see these colorful men and wonder: who really are the Swiss guards? Here are 13 facts about the Swiss guards you didn't know: There are strict admission requirements to become a Swiss guard.
6 things to know about the Swiss Guard and its swearing-in …
WEBMay 6, 2023 · By Hannah Brockhaus. Vatican City, May 6, 2023 / 13:00 pm. A group of new Swiss Guard recruits officially joined the ranks after swearing to “faithfully, loyally and honorably serve the...
Pontifical Swiss Guard Pontifical Swiss Guard Profile - Vatican
WEBThe Pontifical Swiss Guard, founded by Pope Julius II in 1506, is a military body made up of Swiss citizens, whose main task is to constantly monitor the safety of the Person of the Supreme Pontiff and of his residence. The duties of the Swiss Guard are also: - to accompany the Supreme Pontiff on Apostolic journeys; - to guard the accesses to ...
The Swiss Guard | Suisse Société - House of Switzerland
WEBThe Swiss Guard. 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 …
New members of elite Swiss Guard sworn in to protect the pope
WEBMay 8, 20241:06 AM PDTUpdated 3 min ago. [1/4]Swiss Guards attend their swearing-in ceremony at the Vatican, May 6, 2024. REUTERS/Yara Nardi Purchase Licensing Rights. VATICAN CITY, May 8...
Swiss Guards celebrate 515 years - Vatican News
WEB22 January 2021, 11:57. Send. Print. January 22 marks the anniversary of the Swiss Guards, founded under Pope Julius II. This year the Guards celebrate 515 years.
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