Story: "32 New Swiss Guards Take Oath of Loyalty in Traditional Vatican Ceremony."

[mdgspencer]

32 New Swiss Guards Take Oath of Loyalty in Traditional Vatican Ceremony

“I swear I will faithfully, loyally and honorably serve the Supreme Pontiff Francis and his legitimate successors ... sacrificing if necessary also my life to defend them.”

www.ncregister.com

“On May 6 I watched as all the recruits who had joined the Guard in the previous 12 months dressed up in their full gala uniform, body armor and helmet, and made their oath to protect the pope unto death if necessary. It is a deeply moving military ceremony that leaves a lasting impression…”



The last image from epic pew: “10 Fascinating Things You Didn’t Know About the Swiss Guard.”

 

[Seagull]

What a cool post

I have heard - that these guys - are actually pretty tough,

They don’t look it.
I know, I know, don’t judge the book by the cover.
The word “ elite “ was mentioned.

Anyone know of their training and requirements -

 

[Maximilian75]

Anyone know of their training and requirements -

I know that they have to pass Swiss basic training, and there’s probably a lot added on after that

 

[Seagull]

I wonder if The Colonel - served a few years there

 

[phil19034]

epic pew: “10 Fascinating Things You Didn’t Know About the Swiss Guard

here is the link in case anyone wants to read the article @mdgspencer mentioned

https://epicpew.com/facts-swiss-guard/