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By; Kazim Raza Bhatti Pride News Italy 🇮🇹. Asymbolic place, for various reasons: the Basilica of Superga. A symbol of history: it was built to celebrate the victory of the Savoy against the French troops at the end of the long and relentless siege brought by the invaders to Turin in 1706. But the monument to the Great Turin, never forgotten, is also history. Lastly, a symbol of rebirth, considering that at the request of the Curia, the management of the religious and museum complex passed from the Order of the Servants of Mary to Sermig. The Superintendency, for its part, has completed a series of mandatory restoration interventions
The arrival of president Sergio Mattarella, accompanied by the founder of Sermig Ernesto Olivero, can be explained as follows: one more stage, unprecedented compared to the repeated visits made by the Head of State to Turin. Confirmation, if needed, of the traditionally solid relationship between the President and the Arsenal of Peace, which he never fails to achieve when institutional opportunities bring him to our city.
Flash visit, the one in Superga, preceded by the necessary safety measures: from the closure of the parking lot in front of the cleaning operations with the dog units. The stretch of road leading to the complex has also been closed since a certain time.The mowing of the grass, which took place early in the morning, was accidental. Operations and preparations followed with curiosity by tourists – mainly foreigners, French and Germans – who for security reasons were unable to access the church and the panoramic staircase.
The oath of the
Mattarella carabinieri went up to the basilica after having participated in the ceremony of the oath of 275 carabinieri students on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Allievi dell’Arma School: Ceremony took place in Piazza Castello, in Turin, where the Head of State is arrived on time, at 11, greeted byThe president crossed the square in front of the students, then went to sit in the center of the authorities’ box. Beside him the Minister of Defense, Lorenzo Guerini. The course was dedicated to Alberto La Rocca, gold medal for military valor. Became a carabiniere in June 1943 and destined for Fiesole, after 8 September 1943 he remained in service and at the same time collaborated with the Resistance. On 11 August 1944 he followed his commander and joined the partisan brigades. Discovering that the Germans would have killed ten civilians if he had not turned in the barracks, he presented himself in command and was shot shortly after.
After the speech by the commander of the Allievi School, the 275 students took the oath of the carabiniere followed by the Italian anthem applause.
Honors were presented to the president and birthday wishes were also made. Indeed, today the Head of State turns 81. The ceremony ended with the release of the banners, banners and medals. Family members were able to hug their loved ones while Mattarella left for Superga.
