Switzerland, Austria and Hungary
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On 10 December 1882 Salvation Army operations were commenced in the Salle de la Reformation, Geneva, by Catherine Booth, and Colonel Arthur S. Clibborn. Bitter opposition was encountered but now the Army is recognised as an evangelical and social force throughout the Confederation
Work first commenced in Austria on 27 May 1927 in Vienna. Unofficial meetings had been held earlier, but the official opening was conducted by Lieut-Commissioner Bruno Friedrich and Captain Lydia Saak was the officer-in-charge. ‘Verein der Heilsarmee’ was legally recognised by the Austrian Federal Ministry on 8 May 1952.
The Salvation Army’s operations in Hungary were commenced on 24 April 1924 by Colonel Rothstein with two German women-officers. The evangelistic and social activities were maintained until suppressed in 1950. After the opening of the central European borders, The Salvation Army was officially re-established on 3 November 1990 by General Eva Burrows.
Countries included in the territory Austria, Hungary, Switzerland Languages in which the gospel is preached French, German, Hungarian, Spanish Periodicals Dialogue, Espoir, Just 4 U, Trampoline (all French), Dialog, Klecks, Trialog (all German), IN (French and German)
Territorial Leadership
Commissioner Henrik Andersen - Territorial Commander
Commissioner Lisbeth Andersen - Territorial President of Women's Ministries
Lieut-Colonel Daniel Imboden - Chief Secretary
Lieut-Colonel Heidi Imboden - Territorial Secretary of Women's Ministries
Territorial Headquarters
Laupenstrasse 5
Berne
Switzerland
Postal address
Die Heilsarmee
Postfach 6575
3001 Bern
Switzerland
Contact us
Tel: [41] (0)31 388 05 91
Email: info@swi.salvationarmy.org
Legal forms: Foundation Salvation Army Switzerland;
Cooperative Salvation Army Social Organization; Salvation Army Immo Ltd.