Today, the anniversary of the Sack of Rome, the new recruits for the Swiss Guard swear their service to the Pope and his successors. This is also the 5th centennial year of their service. Thus, as you have probably seen from other sites, there was much hooplah.
Here are a couple view of the celebration you might not have seen. All photos the mine. Enjoy!
This is the moment of the swearing. It is pretty big, but I reduced it a bit. It’s all there though, if you want it.
To add extra spice to the ceremony there were there present groups of troops dressed in historic uniforms, to give honor to the Swiss Guard. Here is a rather nice shot in amidst the columns.
Tonight some very nice fireworks were organized. I have a very nice view from my room.
monstrance on ASK FATHER: Kissing the priest’s hand in the Latin Mass v. the liturgical spirit of Judas. Wherein Fr. Z rants.: “Thank you Fr Z. Then there’s the scene of Pope Francis violently ripping his hand away from the faithful attempting…”
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