Guard of Honour
Ceremonial escort in regalia
The Guard of Honour presents Knights of St. John International in full regalia — standing watch at solemn liturgies, funerals, and occasions when the Church calls for disciplined ceremonial presence.
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Guard details embody the military-spiritual tradition of KSJI. With precision drill and respectful bearing, members escort clergy, honour the Eucharist, and accompany bereaved families during funeral rites.
Units train regularly so guards enter church in good order, maintain formation, and retire without disturbing prayer. Commandery members and adjutants coordinate rostering with parish schedules.
Grand Convention, feast day celebrations, and memorial masses often feature combined guards from multiple commanderies — a public witness of Catholic knighthood.
How We Serve
Formation
Practice drill, regalia standards, and church protocol.
Liturgies
Stand honour guard at Mass, funerals, and parish feasts.
Grand Events
Represent Accra West at conventions and memorial services.
Our Focus
- Ceremonial entry and retirement in church
- Funeral and memorial guard for departed members
- Feast day and episcopal visit escorts
- Drill standards supervised by commandery military members
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