The Knights of Rizal Europe Region welcomed its newest chapter, the Switzerland Weinland Chapter, with a charter presentation ceremony and induction of officers. Photo shows the Chapter’s officers taking their oaths of office.

Six gentlemen were initiated into the Knights of Rizal, the Philippines’ sole chivalric order created by Republic Act 646. The Supreme Council’s representative, Sir Felino Paras, KGCR, dubs a new knight during the initiation ceremony. Also in the photo is Switzerland East Chapter Commander Sir Stephan Breu, KCR.

Three members of Switzerland East Chapter were exalted into the third degree, shown here taking their oath as Knight Commander of Rizal.

The Embassy of the Philippines in Berne was represented by Minister Senen Mangalile, KCR (third from left), who also took part in the ceremonies. He is shown here with      (from left) Sir Antonio Guansing, KGCR, Sir Felino Paras, KGCR and Sir Generoso Rebong, KGOR.