Our Territory
Georgia
The Salvation Army in Georgia started its ministry in 1993. The Headquarters of the organisation in Georgia is located in its capital Tbilisi. There are 8 corps across the country where people have chance to serve God and spread the Gospel.
Moldova
The Salvation Army in Moldova started its ministry in 1994. The Headquarters of The Salvation Army Moldova Division is located in Kishinev. There are 16 corps across country where Salvationists serve the suffering humanity through various ministries and programs.
Romania
The Salvation Army in Romania started its ministry in 1999. The Headquarters of the organisation is located in Bucharest. The Salvation Army in Romania has 6 corps, which are very active in their ministry. Romania Division operates the first in Eastern Europe The Salvation Army charity shop “SALVATtex”.
Ukraine
The Salvation Army began its ministry in Ukraine in 1993. There are 9 corps located across Ukraine – Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Donetsk, Kropyvnytskyi, Pisochin, Vinnitsa, Lviv and village Nove. The Headquarters of Ukraine Division is located in Kyiv.
Bulgaria
In June 2019, the legal registration of The Salvation Army in Bulgaria was approved, and we believe for a start of our mission in the autumn of 2020. Captains Inna and Eduard Lebedev have been appointed as leaders of the work and we pray that we soon will have the full team ready.
Our News
The Scout movement is growing in Ukraine Division during the war
Ivan Berezkin interviews Kostiantyn Shvab, Ukraine Division Leader, about Ukraine Division Scout Camp “No Darkness”, which was held this summer from June 24 to June 29. “Scout movement of the Ukraine Division is a general educational movement for youth and children. The scouting movement is a highly effective way of forming a personality, correct and[…]
THE FINAL WORD AT EASTER
Several of the main characters in the crucifixion and resurrection story of Jesus did not agree about much of anything, but they did agree about this: the story of Jesus was over. Pontius Pilate believed he was the final word on all things that happened in his region. It was a troubled part of the[…]
Social Ministry in Moldova Division
Social Ministry has expanded the directions, methods and forms in Moldova Division. “Heart to God, hand to man” – these words of the founder of the Salvation Army, William Booth, acquire new horizons every day for the Salvationists of Moldova due to the war in Ukraine. Today this work is diverse: Humanitarian assistance to refugees[…]
Lieut-Colonels Joao Paulo and Karin Ramos have just been appointed to the Eastern Europe Territory as Chief Secretary and TSWM/Secretary for Personnel
Lieut-Colonels Joao Paulo (aka J.P.) and Karin Ramos have just been appointed to the Eastern Europe Territory as Chief Secretary and TSWM/Secretary for Personnel. J.P. is originally from Portugal and Karin is from Sweden. They bring a wealth of experience, with over 65 years of combined service. Throughout their officership, they have undertaken various roles,[…]
The Salvation Army in Ukraine delivered Christmas presents to the children in remote villages and organized unforgettable celebrations
The Salvation Army in Ukraine conducts its ministry to the suffering humanity in Ukraine despite all the heavy shelling that happens every day all over Ukraine. This unprovoked war united entire civilized world in supporting and protecting Ukraine and its citizens. The Salvation Army in Ukraine is thankful to its supporters, volunteers and donors for[…]
Ukraine Division supported women on deoccupied territories
Ukraine, Chernihiv region, one of the villages near the border with Belarus. Ukraine Division became aware of some number of mothers with children in that area who desperately need help. That is why our officers and volunteers have been to that village recently to deliver some goods to the people in need. On February 24,[…]
The Salvation Army provided assistance to the residents of Saltivka, the district of Kharkiv that suffers the most destruction
The city of Kharkiv has been constantly bombarded since the first days of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. Despite all the hardship living is Kharkiv, people continue residing here. The Salvation Army local corps officers responded to the local community needs with humanitarian aid available. Saltivka, area of Kharkiv, is the most destroyed area[…]
Five countries, three languages, one territory – taking time to be still
For the first time in almost five years, most officers from across the five nations of the Eastern Europe Territory (EET) gathered in north-eastern Romania for a three-day retreat. The theme of the retreat, held in the city of Iasi, was: ‘Be still and know that I am God’, from Psalm 46:10. “We worshipped, shared[…]
Australian officers help Georgia celebrate 30th anniversary
Colonel Kelvin Pethybridge, Territorial Commander of the Eastern Europe Territory, speaks at the recent 30th anniversary of The Salvation Army in Georgia. ‘By your side’ was the theme of The Salvation Army’s 30th anniversary celebrations in the Republic of Georgia, a division of the Eastern Europe Territory (EET), on 14-15 October. “It was a full[…]
“Prayer and trust in God were our first steps and light to overcome fear”
I remember the first news, the first alarms and the first explosions in Lviv. I remember how we were hiding in a narrow corridor with my two children in our apartment on the ninth floor. We remember how all the doors and windows in the apartment rattled from the explosions, which were only 800 meters[…]
“Called to be a soldier” resource is now available in Bulgarian language too!
Bulgaria Region, before official launch in their country, had an exciting event – presentation of “Called to be a Soldier” resource in Bulgarian language. It is important that Eastern Europe Territory has this resource available in all official languages now – Bulgarian, Georgian, Russian, Romanian and Ukrainian. This resource provides an opportunity to review our[…]
International Day of Older Persons celebrated on October 1st
On the first day of October, the world community celebrates the International Day of Older Persons, which was started to be celebrated on the initiative of the UN General Assembly on December 14, 1990. Respect for the elderly is one of the values of society. Today, this is an important reminder to the world community[…]
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Eastern Europe Leadership and cabinet
Colonels RICHARD AND ANN BORRETT
Lieutenant-Colonels Joao Paulo and Karin Ramos
Major VICTORIA LALAC
MAJOR ADRIAN ROMAN
Testimonials
Eastern Europe in Figures
The Salvation Army Eastern Europe Territory is one of the fastest growing Territories. There are: Officers 97 (active 89 retired 8), Envoys 1, Cadets 5, Employees 170, Corps 36, Outposts 2, Senior Soldiers 1,228, Adherents 817, Junior Soldiers 328.
Georgia
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Moldova
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Romania
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Ukraine
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