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FUNCTIONS:
SERVICES CEREMONIES WHICH REQUIRE THE PRESENCE OF THE GUARD OF
THE GREAT AND GENERAL COUNCIL.
Besides the typical features of San Marino as a microstate,
the Republic is known for its rich historical heritage and
traditions, the determination of its people, its deep sense of
democracy and its strong defence of that freedom which was
inherited from Saint Marino, founder of the Country, and has
been preserved over the centuries thanks to the indomitable
spirit of San Marino people.
These elements have allowed San Marino Community to safeguard
not only the integrity of its territory, but also its national
sovereignty, which is recognized all over the world and has
permitted the small Republic to be represented in the most
important international fora.
In the light of the increased presence of San Marino within
the World Community, it was necessary to codify the old
traditions which have always distinguished the Republic.
Under the special Regulation issued in compliance with Article
7 of Law N° 5 f 26th January 1990, the main task of the Guard
of the Great and General Council consists in escorting and
protecting the Captains Regent and the members of the Great
and General Council in their institutional functions.
The Guard shall accompany and escort Diplomats on the occasion
of credentials presentation ceremonies, Members of foreign
Governments and Heads of State paying visit to the Captains
Regent. It shall also perform the task of Guard of Honour
during institutional ceremonies and provide guard service
during the sittings of the Great and General Council and the
Arengo. Moreover, it is in charge of the flag–raising and
lowering ceremony and of the Guard of Honour at the thrones of
the Captains Regent.
The “Military Protocol” was approved on 23rd June 2000 in
order to make the participation of Military Corps in any
official ceremony directly involving the Captains Regent as
strict and impeccable as possible.
In particular, the Guard of the Great and General Council
shall render service in the following ceremonies:
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5th February: anniversary of the liberation
of the Republic of San Marino from Alberoni’s occupation
(Saint Agatha’s Day); |
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25th March: anniversary of the Arengo (and
celebration of the Militia); |
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1st April and 1st October: investiture
ceremony of the new Captains Regent; |
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Corpus Domini |
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3rd September: anniversary of San Marino
foundation and Patron Saint’s Day; |
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March and September: military protocol for
the appointment of the Captains Regent; |
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Presentation to the Captains Regents of
credential letters by the newly accredited Ambassadors; |
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31st March and 30th September: introduction
to the Captains Regent of the diplomatic and consul corps
accredited to San Marino and of the official speaker of the
investiture ceremony of the Captains Regent; |
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Visits of heads of state and government; |
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Service during the sittings of the Great
and General Council; |
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1st Sunday of April and 1st Sunday of
October: service during the sixmonthly sitting of the Arengo; |
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Gala events; |
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Visits of military representations to San
Marino; |
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Public order and surveillance service. |
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