Swiss Guard Uniform & Michelangelo Myth
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Swiss Guard Uniform & Michelangelo Myth
I have heard this on tv documentarys and read it in guidebooks saying that Michelangelo designed their uniforms. But it is only a myth.
Go to
http://ansa.it/main/notizie/awnplus/...0_1916951.html Also has some interesting info on the Swiss Guards.
Regards, Walter
Go to
http://ansa.it/main/notizie/awnplus/...0_1916951.html Also has some interesting info on the Swiss Guards.
Regards, Walter
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Hey SharonG. Haven't heard from you in ages! Got that return trip to Chicago for the hotdog planned yet? I'm going to the GTG Dec. 10th. Cheap (hard to believe) airfare. I'll be up and back for the day.
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Nice info Walter, thanks! Checking the ANSA site you included gave some good info, too. It looks like folks traveling in Italy in May, might be able to catch some of the Guards 500th anniversary celebration.
"The celebrations will conclude in May with another set of ceremonies ending the anniversary year. A group of 80 former members of the elite corps will commemorate the original march from Switzerland to Rome, traveling 450 miles in 27 days to arrive in St. Peter's square on May 4. The following day will see a musical festival"
http://www.catholicworldnews.com/new...m?recnum=39670
I didn't validate this info, as it appears all the happenings conclude before we get there. Phil
"The celebrations will conclude in May with another set of ceremonies ending the anniversary year. A group of 80 former members of the elite corps will commemorate the original march from Switzerland to Rome, traveling 450 miles in 27 days to arrive in St. Peter's square on May 4. The following day will see a musical festival"
http://www.catholicworldnews.com/new...m?recnum=39670
I didn't validate this info, as it appears all the happenings conclude before we get there. Phil