GLOBAL CONTEXT
The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 by Methodist preacher William Booth in East London. It was a response to poverty in the poorest parts of the city. The work was originally known as "The Christian Mission".
CZECHIA AND SLOVAKIA
In Czechoslovakia, The Salvation Army began its work in 1919 at the invitation of then-President T. G. Masaryk. In 1928, the first corps was established in Bratislava.
Founding in Great Britain
William Booth founds The Christian Mission in East London, which later changes to The Salvation Army.
Arrival in Czechoslovakia
Beginning of operations in the CSR at the personal invitation of President Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk.
Ban on Activities
The communist regime succeeded in forcibly ending all Salvation Army activities in Czechoslovakia.
Return and Renewal
President Václav Havel invites The Salvation Army back. Resumption of activities in the CSFR.
Officially in Slovakia
Official launch of independent work and registration of The Salvation Army in Slovakia.