The Alpini have celebrated Maurice 's feast every year since then .
On 19 July 1941 , Pope Pius XII declared Saint Maurice to be patron Saint of the Italian Army 's Alpini ( mountain infantry corps ) .
The Alpini have celebrated Saint Maurice 's feast every year since then .
On 19 July 1941 , Pope Pius XII declared Saint Maurice to be patron Saint of the Italian Army 's Alpini ( mountain infantry corps ) .