General shares celebrations, and challenges, in Austria and Hungary
General shares celebrations, and challenges, in Austria and Hungary
23 May 2017
The General spoke about The Salvation Army's 90th anniversary in Austria, and its work with the homeless, at a press conference during his recent visit to Austria and Hungary. Photo David Martinez.
General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, World President of Women’s Ministries, shared moments of celebration and challenge during a recent visit to the Switzerland, Austria and Hungary Territory.
The visit began in Vienna, Austria, where the international leaders joined Salvationists and friends in thanking God for his guidance and care during The Salvation Army’s 90 years in the country.
The Salvation Army is relatively small in Austria, with one corps and a few social programs, yet it became clear that the impact of its work is appreciated by the city of Vienna. A call from The Salvation Army for more affordable housing in Vienna was shared on a national news website and featured on the city’s own site, which included a comment from the General.
The visit and the Army’s 90th anniversary in Austria were also the subjects of a column in the newspaper Neue Kronen Zeitung.
The General and Commissioner Cox visited the SalztorZentrum men’s hostel and toured Haus Erna, a residential home for men. Vienna Corps is also based in the same building.
During the afternoon open-air “nostalgic service”, the General unveiled a plaque to commemorate the life of pioneer officer Brigadier Erna Kissuth. Anniversary celebrations were held that evening.
Vibrant worship played a significant role in the General's visit to Hungary, with Commissioner Silvia Cox.
The General and Commissioner Cox then travelled to Miskolc in Hungary, where more than 300 people from every corps and social centre met to celebrate The Salvation Army's work in the country.
The meeting and the following lunch were of particular significance to a number of Roma people who attended. Many said that they felt honoured to be part of an international organisation such as The Salvation Army, which they consider to be a gift from God.
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