Polish Army Oaths - Contemporary

Contemporary

This oath is in current use in the Polish Armed Forces.

Polish

Ja żołnierz Wojska Polskiego,

Przysięgam,

Służyć wiernie Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej,

Bronić jej niepodległości i granic,

Stać na straży Konstytucji,

Strzec honoru żołnierza polskiego,

Sztandaru wojskowego bronić,

Za sprawę mojej Ojczyzny,

W potrzebie krwi własnej ani życia nie szczędzić,

Tak mi dopomóż Bóg

English

I, as a soldier of the Polish Army,

I fully Swear,

To Serve loyally to the Republic of Poland,

Defend her independence and borders,

Stand on guard of the constitution,

Defend the honour of a Polish soldier,

Defend the military banners of the Army,

In matter of my fatherland,

If needed to give my blood or life,

So help me God!

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