Events and Calendar
2026 events:
Sunday, May 10th at 10:30AM, St. George’s Day
We invite you to a church service on the occasion of St. George’s Day, Sunday, May 10th at 10:30 AM. After the service, lunch will be offered featuring traditional roasted lamb. Anyone who wishes and is able to cook or buy food or drinks to share will be greatly appreciated!
For the potluck-style lunch, roasted lamb and a vegetarian drob sarma are already provided. We will need salads, bread, and desserts.
As most of you know, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church “Sts. Cyril and Methodius” was founded and continues to operate entirely on a voluntary basis and through generous donations from us Bulgarians in the San Francisco Bay Area and organizations that wish to help.
The Church Board would also like to remind everyone about the annual membership fee of $120. This will provide one-time annual use of the tavern and garden areas for celebrations such as baptisms, birthdays, and other events.
We kindly ask anyone who is able to provide financial support to do so online via the church website, by bank transfer, or by sending a check to the following address:
1551 Shell Ave., Martinez, CA 94553
for SS Kiril & Methodiy Bulgarian Church.
2025 events:
Saturday, December 6th at 6:00PM, Christmas Celebration
Dear family, join us as we celebrate the past, present, and future of SS Kiril and Metodi Church.
Guests are encouraged to dress up in Christmas-themed attire!
Join us for an exciting evening to socialize with friends in the Danville Granger Hall, all while enjoying delicious Bulgarian food, drinks, and desserts. Participate in our raffle along with enjoying great entertainment as we raise funds to support our humble church.
For additional information about this year's event or sponsorship inquires, please give us a call at 925-890-9413, [email protected] or stop by the church on Sunday.
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Saturday, June 7nd at 12:00PM, Memorial Service Saturday of Souls
Saturday of Souls is a day to commemorate the dead. We believe that the souls of the departed are blessed or tormented according to their deeds. That is why it is good to go to church on this day, as а memorial service is held on All Souls Day. The best thing we can do for our dear departed is to pray to the Lord to forgive all their sins and accept them into his heavenly kingdom.
Please come to church for Memorial Service on Saturday, June 7nd at 12:00 to pray for the souls of all the departed. The service will be held by father Stephen and monk Kliment.
For those of you who are unable to attend in person, but would like to light a candle and write down the name for the priest to read at the end of the memorial service, please email us at [email protected]. We will do this for you.
Everyone is welcome to bring food - alms for the souls of the departed.
Saturday, May 24th at 10:30AM, Holy Liturgy to celebrate Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture
Please join us to celebrate this very special holiday on Saturday, May 24th at the church in Martinez.
The Liturgy will begin at 10:30 a.m. led by Father Stefan and Father Clement. The festive lunch starts at 1:00 at noon. In case you are someone who would like to sponsor the lunch please contact us at [email protected]
You will have the opportunity to enjoy the art of Folklore formation Pendari. They practice weekly at the church yard. If you are interested to learn more about their craft or become part of the group please visit their page.
Sunday, May 4th at 10:30AM, Holy Liturgy to celebrate St. George
Dear friends,
On May 6th, we celebrate an important day - the Day of Saint George the Victorious.
Please join us for Holy Liturgy on Sunday, May 4th at 10:30am to celebrate St. George.
Lunch will be served around 1pm. If you are someone willing to become patron or donate towards the lunch, please contact us on [email protected].
In our country, St. George is considered a protector, warrior and patron of shepherds and their livestock. St. George's Day is also a day of bravery and of the Bulgarian Army.
Saint George's Day is celebrated by all who bear the names Georgi, Gergana, Galina, Galin, Galya, Ganka, Gancho, Gocho, Ginka and their derived names. Congratulations to all those celebrating and welcome!
Sunday, April 20, at 10:30AM, Holy Liturgy for the Resurrection of Christ
Dear friends,
With the greatest joy, we invite you to celebrate Easter with us at S.S Kiril and Methodius and together we can greet each other with the most joyful greeting, Christ is Risen!
Please join us on Sunday, April 20, at 10:30 am for a festive Holy Liturgy for the Resurrection of Christ.
After the service there will be an Easter Lunch at 1:00 pm. Roast lamb with side dishes. We will provide red painted eggs.
Anyone who wishes to bring a kozunak, dessert or other dishes is more than welcome.
Dance group "Pendari" once again will warm our hearts with their beautiful performance. This time, they will be dancing along Tedi Eroteeva, Bulgarian folklore singer. Their performance will be in support of our great cause and Bulgarian community. Tedi is born in Sofia, but she has deep roots in Pirin and Evei Macedonia. She graduated with Pharmacy Science and Health Management but music remains her big passion since childhood.
Sunday April 13th at 10:30 Liturgy to celebrate Palm Sunday
We would like to invite you to Sunday Liturgy on April 13th at 10:30 am to celebrate Palm Sunday. The service will be performed by father Stephen and monk Kliment from Holy Cross Monastery. The liturgy will be held at SS Kiril and Metodi, Martinez, Ca.
On this special day, you will be able to get a blessed willow branch for home.
As usual, we will gather for lunch around 12:30. Main menu will include fish and sides. Our main donor is Hristo Kolev, owner of Strictly To Go Pizza, Concord. Everyone is invited to donate.
If someone wants to bring food, we kindly ask you to be either fish or vegan due to fasting.
Sunday, March 2nd at 10:30am Service and Holiday Lunch
Dear Bulgarians, friends and supporters of S.S. KIril and Methodi,
We are pleased to invite you to Divine Liturgy on March 2nd, Sunday at 10:30 am at the church in Martinez, Ca.
The liturgy will be led by Father Stephen.
To avoid confusion, we remind you that at this moment Holy Cross Monastery remains closed for visitors. The service will be held at the church in Martinez, Ca.
On March 3rd, we celebrate the biggest Bulgarian holiday - The Liberation Day. Freedom that had been suffered by known and unknown heroes and fighters, generations of bulgarians. We invite you to lunch after the service to celebrate the holiday, to greet each other, and to bow our heads to the memory of the thousands who fought for this freedom.
Special participation of dance group "Pendari" They have practice session twice week in the church. For more information, please contact them on their Facebook page.
Lunch will be served 12:30.
Sunday, February 22nd at 11:30 AM, Soul's day & Martenitsa Workshop
All Souls' Day is on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025.
The general memorial service will be held by father Stephen.
We christians pray on this day for the souls of all those faithful departed. Along with the prayers, some people prefer to prepare food offerings such as barley, bread, wine, baked goods. Everyone can prepare what they can and bring it in to the church to remember their loved one, no restriction. The lunch will be potluck.
Bulgarian Spirit:
Please join us for Martenitsa Workshop. Martenitsa is part of our Bulgarian folklore and tradition, related to welcoming the Spring on March 1st. This is a great activity for all ages, learning and working with your hands. If anyone is willing to volunteer or donate yarn: white, red, blue, green, beads or simply knowledge about this tradition, please contact us immediately at [email protected]. The workshop is initiated by Vili Kirov and young people in our community. They will welcome you at the ground level/ mehanata at 11:30am.
Sunday, January 12th at 10:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
We wish you good health and prosperity throughout the year.
Once again, we warmly invite you to the Holy Liturgy, which will be conducted by Father Stefan on January 12th at 10:30 AM at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Church in Martinez.
Sunday, May 10th at 10:30AM, St. George’s Day
We invite you to a church service on the occasion of St. George’s Day, Sunday, May 10th at 10:30 AM. After the service, lunch will be offered featuring traditional roasted lamb. Anyone who wishes and is able to cook or buy food or drinks to share will be greatly appreciated!
For the potluck-style lunch, roasted lamb and a vegetarian drob sarma are already provided. We will need salads, bread, and desserts.
As most of you know, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church “Sts. Cyril and Methodius” was founded and continues to operate entirely on a voluntary basis and through generous donations from us Bulgarians in the San Francisco Bay Area and organizations that wish to help.
The Church Board would also like to remind everyone about the annual membership fee of $120. This will provide one-time annual use of the tavern and garden areas for celebrations such as baptisms, birthdays, and other events.
We kindly ask anyone who is able to provide financial support to do so online via the church website, by bank transfer, or by sending a check to the following address:
1551 Shell Ave., Martinez, CA 94553
for SS Kiril & Methodiy Bulgarian Church.
2025 events:
Saturday, December 6th at 6:00PM, Christmas Celebration
Dear family, join us as we celebrate the past, present, and future of SS Kiril and Metodi Church.
Guests are encouraged to dress up in Christmas-themed attire!
Join us for an exciting evening to socialize with friends in the Danville Granger Hall, all while enjoying delicious Bulgarian food, drinks, and desserts. Participate in our raffle along with enjoying great entertainment as we raise funds to support our humble church.
For additional information about this year's event or sponsorship inquires, please give us a call at 925-890-9413, [email protected] or stop by the church on Sunday.
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Saturday, June 7nd at 12:00PM, Memorial Service Saturday of Souls
Saturday of Souls is a day to commemorate the dead. We believe that the souls of the departed are blessed or tormented according to their deeds. That is why it is good to go to church on this day, as а memorial service is held on All Souls Day. The best thing we can do for our dear departed is to pray to the Lord to forgive all their sins and accept them into his heavenly kingdom.
Please come to church for Memorial Service on Saturday, June 7nd at 12:00 to pray for the souls of all the departed. The service will be held by father Stephen and monk Kliment.
For those of you who are unable to attend in person, but would like to light a candle and write down the name for the priest to read at the end of the memorial service, please email us at [email protected]. We will do this for you.
Everyone is welcome to bring food - alms for the souls of the departed.
Saturday, May 24th at 10:30AM, Holy Liturgy to celebrate Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture
Please join us to celebrate this very special holiday on Saturday, May 24th at the church in Martinez.
The Liturgy will begin at 10:30 a.m. led by Father Stefan and Father Clement. The festive lunch starts at 1:00 at noon. In case you are someone who would like to sponsor the lunch please contact us at [email protected]
You will have the opportunity to enjoy the art of Folklore formation Pendari. They practice weekly at the church yard. If you are interested to learn more about their craft or become part of the group please visit their page.
Sunday, May 4th at 10:30AM, Holy Liturgy to celebrate St. George
Dear friends,
On May 6th, we celebrate an important day - the Day of Saint George the Victorious.
Please join us for Holy Liturgy on Sunday, May 4th at 10:30am to celebrate St. George.
Lunch will be served around 1pm. If you are someone willing to become patron or donate towards the lunch, please contact us on [email protected].
In our country, St. George is considered a protector, warrior and patron of shepherds and their livestock. St. George's Day is also a day of bravery and of the Bulgarian Army.
Saint George's Day is celebrated by all who bear the names Georgi, Gergana, Galina, Galin, Galya, Ganka, Gancho, Gocho, Ginka and their derived names. Congratulations to all those celebrating and welcome!
Sunday, April 20, at 10:30AM, Holy Liturgy for the Resurrection of Christ
Dear friends,
With the greatest joy, we invite you to celebrate Easter with us at S.S Kiril and Methodius and together we can greet each other with the most joyful greeting, Christ is Risen!
Please join us on Sunday, April 20, at 10:30 am for a festive Holy Liturgy for the Resurrection of Christ.
After the service there will be an Easter Lunch at 1:00 pm. Roast lamb with side dishes. We will provide red painted eggs.
Anyone who wishes to bring a kozunak, dessert or other dishes is more than welcome.
Dance group "Pendari" once again will warm our hearts with their beautiful performance. This time, they will be dancing along Tedi Eroteeva, Bulgarian folklore singer. Their performance will be in support of our great cause and Bulgarian community. Tedi is born in Sofia, but she has deep roots in Pirin and Evei Macedonia. She graduated with Pharmacy Science and Health Management but music remains her big passion since childhood.
Sunday April 13th at 10:30 Liturgy to celebrate Palm Sunday
We would like to invite you to Sunday Liturgy on April 13th at 10:30 am to celebrate Palm Sunday. The service will be performed by father Stephen and monk Kliment from Holy Cross Monastery. The liturgy will be held at SS Kiril and Metodi, Martinez, Ca.
On this special day, you will be able to get a blessed willow branch for home.
As usual, we will gather for lunch around 12:30. Main menu will include fish and sides. Our main donor is Hristo Kolev, owner of Strictly To Go Pizza, Concord. Everyone is invited to donate.
If someone wants to bring food, we kindly ask you to be either fish or vegan due to fasting.
Sunday, March 2nd at 10:30am Service and Holiday Lunch
Dear Bulgarians, friends and supporters of S.S. KIril and Methodi,
We are pleased to invite you to Divine Liturgy on March 2nd, Sunday at 10:30 am at the church in Martinez, Ca.
The liturgy will be led by Father Stephen.
To avoid confusion, we remind you that at this moment Holy Cross Monastery remains closed for visitors. The service will be held at the church in Martinez, Ca.
On March 3rd, we celebrate the biggest Bulgarian holiday - The Liberation Day. Freedom that had been suffered by known and unknown heroes and fighters, generations of bulgarians. We invite you to lunch after the service to celebrate the holiday, to greet each other, and to bow our heads to the memory of the thousands who fought for this freedom.
Special participation of dance group "Pendari" They have practice session twice week in the church. For more information, please contact them on their Facebook page.
Lunch will be served 12:30.
Sunday, February 22nd at 11:30 AM, Soul's day & Martenitsa Workshop
All Souls' Day is on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025.
The general memorial service will be held by father Stephen.
We christians pray on this day for the souls of all those faithful departed. Along with the prayers, some people prefer to prepare food offerings such as barley, bread, wine, baked goods. Everyone can prepare what they can and bring it in to the church to remember their loved one, no restriction. The lunch will be potluck.
Bulgarian Spirit:
Please join us for Martenitsa Workshop. Martenitsa is part of our Bulgarian folklore and tradition, related to welcoming the Spring on March 1st. This is a great activity for all ages, learning and working with your hands. If anyone is willing to volunteer or donate yarn: white, red, blue, green, beads or simply knowledge about this tradition, please contact us immediately at [email protected]. The workshop is initiated by Vili Kirov and young people in our community. They will welcome you at the ground level/ mehanata at 11:30am.
Sunday, January 12th at 10:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
We wish you good health and prosperity throughout the year.
Once again, we warmly invite you to the Holy Liturgy, which will be conducted by Father Stefan on January 12th at 10:30 AM at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Church in Martinez.
2024 events:
Wednesday, December 25th, 10:30AM, Divine Liturgy
Dear Friends,
Please join us for Divine Liturgy on December 25th, 10:30 in the morning.
Please bring your family and friends to celebrate.
After the service, traditional Bulgaria lunch will be served. There will be a potluck as well. Everyone is invited to bring food or drinks to share.
Saturday, December 7, at 6:00PM, Christmas Celebration.
We invite you to join us in celebrating together the beginning of one of the brightest holidays of the year.
Venue: Granger Hall, Danville, Ca
Entrance: Free
The celebration is organized by the church council and volunteers from the Bulgarian communities in San Francisco, San Jose and Sacramento.
The main purpose of the event is to celebrate together but also to raise funds for our church, which is of great help to keep its doors open to all of you.
Everything from the menu such as dinner, drinks, baked goods and appetizers can be purchased on site. Payment is in cash. There will also be an opportunity to use Zelle and Paypal.
Besides the help of all the volunteers, our main sponsor is Hristo Kolev, Strictly To Go Pizza, who provides the dinner every year.
The wines are provided by Mrs. Milka Datcheva and family.
Please, if you see them in the hall don't forget to thank them for their support.
Thank you!
We are waiting for you to celebrate cheerfully among friends!
Sunday, May 26, at 10:30, Saints Cyril and Methodius Service.
May 24th, day of the Saints Cyril and Methodius, day of the Bulgarian alphabet, education and culture, and of the Slavic literature.
Glagolica is the first Bulgarian alphabet created for the translation of church literature from Greek into Bulgarian.
The name Glagolitic comes from the word glagol, meaning "word."
The first Bulgarian original works were also written in Glagolitic.
Please come to celebrate this very special holiday on Sunday, May 26th at the church in Martinez.
The Liturgy will begin at 10:30 a.m. led by Father Stefan and Father Clement. The festive lunch starts at 1:00 p.m. at noon as main sponsor is Mr. Hristo Kolev from Strictly To Go Pizza. In case anyone else is interested to help please contact us at [email protected]
Meet and Greet with Mr. Ognian Gavrilov, Honorary Consul for Northern California Republic of Bulgaria.
Sunday, May 5, at 1:00, Easter Service.
Sunday, May 5, at 1:00, Easter Service.
Resurrection of Christ - Passover (1551 Shell Ave, Martinez)
Easter Lunch from 2:00. Roast lamb with garnish
The roast lamb is provided by the Kirov family, for the health and well-being of all namesakes: Velik, Velika, Veliko, Velin, Velislav, Velichka, Velichko, Velka, Velko, Vili, Velina.
Easter eggs will also be provided.
Anyone who would like to bring a cake or dessert is welcome.
"Pendari" group will decorate the holiday with their beautiful costumes and dances.
For Christians, the Resurrection of Christ is the biggest holiday of the year, and that's why we call it Easter. Resurrection of Christ reflects in the fullest sense the Christian dogma, namely the belief in the resurrection of the righteous in a better world.
In this line of thought, we would first of all like to express our sincere gratitude to Father Stefan and Father Kliment of Holy Cross Monastery for helping the temple not to be without liturgy. Let us pray for them and the monastery, and help them in whatever way we can.
In addition to health and prosperity, the Easter lunch aims to inspire faith and strength in the church and our community. As you know, the Church of St. St. Cyril and Methodius continues to be open thanks to collected donations, sale of candles and membership. Do not forget that at the basis of all these collected funds are your faith and the feeling of belonging to the Bulgarian community.
We hope that with the collected donations and funds, our church will always remain open in these difficult times.
April 28th, Sunday Palm Sunday
Please, welcome! The church will be open from 10:00am to 2pm on Sunday, April 28th, 2024.
You will have the chance to pick up willow branches and flowers for home.
This year, Palm Sunday falls on April 28th, Sunday or one week before Easter.
Tradition associates Palm Sunday with the solemn welcome of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem with palm branches, glorified as the Messianic King. He enters the city on a donkey and is greeted by the people with "Hosanna," because he raised Lazarus the day before - on the Sabbath. Solemnly welcomed to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, he willingly walks step by step toward the predestined end of his earthly life.
According to the custom, a festive liturgy is held on Palm Sunday, to which everyone is bringing spring flowers or willow branches, which the priest of the temple bless and then everyone takes home. Unfortunately, this year we won't have service but father Stephen will bless the flowers and willow branches for you to take home.
March 3, 2024 from 10:30a.m.
Sunday Service and Holiday lunch on March 3rd 2024
Dear Bulgarians, friends and supporters of S.S. KIril and Methodi,
We are pleased to invite you to Divine Liturgy on March 3rd, Sunday at 10:30 am at the church in Martinez, Ca.
The liturgy will be led by Father Stephen.
To avoid confusion, we remind you that at this moment Holy Cross Monastery remains closed for services and visitors. The service will be held at the church in Martinez, Ca.
On March 3rd, we celebrate the biggest Bulgarian holiday - the Independence Day. Freedom that had been suffered by known and unknown heroes and fighters, generations of Bulgarians. We invite you to lunch after the service to celebrate the holiday, to greet each other, and to bow our heads to the memory of the thousands who fought for this freedom. Father Stefan will hold a memorial after the service for these Bulgarians and all our lost loved ones.
03/03/2024
10:30 a.m. Holy Liturgy, served by Father Stefan in the church of St. St. Cyril and Methodius. A memorial service will follow.
1:00 p.m. Holiday lunch, Menu: Kebabcheta and salad
We are waiting for you and stay healthy!
February 24, 2024 from 11:00a.m.
Parish Meeting
Dear friends and supporters of the Bulgarian Church St. St. Kiril & Metodii,
We would like to take a moment and remind you that next Saturday is our Parish Meeting. We invite to all to join us for pleasant discussion and updates on financial status and goals of the parish.
Meeting place: Church building, 1551 Shell Ave., Martinez CA 94553
Date: 02/24/2024 , Saturday
Time: 11:00 am
Please, be prompt and prepared to ask questions, this will be an open forum and everyone’s opinion will be heard and noted. We need to support each other to move forward and preserve what was built with so much dedication, passion and joy!
Also, we have planned to do some yard cleaning and housekeeping in the church right after the meeting. If you have some time to spare and would like to help out, please wear your comfortable cloths and join us.
2023 events:
May 20, 2023 from 10:00a.m.Solemn Holy Liturgy to honor the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius and the Slavic culture.
Solemn Holy Liturgy will take place on Saturday, May 20th in the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Martinez to honor the Holy Brothers and the Slavic culture. Liturgy will begin at 10:00 am. For those who wish to receive Communion, they must restrained eating, drinking and smoking in the morning. Preferably after midnight the night before.
Please come to the potluck after the service. Everyone is welcome to contribute food and drinks as desired.
May 6, 2023 from 10:00a.m.
Day of Saint George the Victorious
On May 6, Saturday, we celebrate an important spring holiday - the Day of Saint George the Victorious.
Welcome to a Celebratory Mass, Saturday, May 6th, from 10:00 a.m., followed by a celebratory lunch with traditional lamb and side dishes.
Anyone willing to bring food and drink to share is welcome, but not required.
In our country, the saint is considered a protector, warrior and patron of shepherds and their livestock. St. George's Day is also a day of bravery and of the Bulgarian Army.
Saint George's Day is celebrated by all who bear the names Georgi, Gergana, Galina, Galin, Galya, Ganka, Gancho, Gocho, Ginka and their derived names. Congratulations to all those celebrating and welcome!
April 16, 2023 from 12:00h noon
Resurrection of Christ - Passover, (Vetern on the first day of Passover).
Lunch will be offered with a menu of roast lamb and side dishes provided by the Kirov family, for the health and well-being of all namesakes: Velik, Velika, Veliko, Velin, Velislav, Velichka, Velichko, Velka, Velko, Vili, Velina.
The foundation of giving is solidarity and a sense of belonging to a certain community. In addition to bring health and prosperity, the Easter lunch aims to inspire faith and strength in the church and our community. As you know, the Church of Saint Cyril and Methodius continues to be open thanks to your donations and help. We hope that with the donations collected from this lunch, we will turn the circle of good and be able to build a new shed/pergola over the church grounds and keep the doors open.
April 15, 2023 from 23:30h
Holy Saturday, St. apps Aristarchus, Pud and Trophimus
We invite you to the Solemn Easter Liturgy - with a procession around the church - Christ is Risen.
April 9, 2023
Sunday of Great Lent, Vrabnitsa - Tsvetnitsa
Please, welcome to the festive liturgy from 10:00 in the morning on April 9th, 2023.
After the liturgy (Eastern rite) willow branches and flowers for health will be distributed.
We ask that everyone who is able to bring food or drink to the potluck, it is still fasting, but fish is also allowed.
Tradition associates Palm Sunday with the solemn welcome of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem with palm branches, glorified as the Messianic King. He enters the city on a donkey and is greeted by the people with "Hosanna," because he raised Lazarus the day before - on the Sabbath. Solemnly welcomed to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, he willingly walks step by step toward the predestined end of his earthly life.
According to the custom, a festive liturgy is held on Palm Sunday, to which everyone goes bringing spring flowers or willow branches, which the priest of the temple consecrates and then everyone takes home.
March 11, 2023 (Gallery)
Celebration of the National Holiday of Bulgaria
The Bulgarian Orthodox Church Sv.Sv. Kiril & Metodi invites you to celebrate the National Holiday of Bulgaria.
Granger Hall
743 Diablo Rd, Danville Ca 94526
5:30pm - 10:30pm
Together, with our friends and families we will gather together to celebrate the National Holiday of Bulgaria - Liberation Day.
We will also celebrate Baba Marta and the International Women's Day.
Please join us to enjoy our favorite folk music, dances, and traditional food.
January 28, 2023
Annual general meeting
Sv. Sv. Kiril and Methodi would like to invite you to the Annual General Meeting, which will be held on January 28, 2023 at 1:30 p.m., 1551 Shell Ave, Martinez, Ca
You can send your questions or comments until January 15, 2023 to [email protected]
December 10, 2022
Christmas potluck
We invite you to a Christmas potluck on December 10th, 2022 (Saturday) at 12:30 pm, 1551 Shell Ave, Martinez, Ca. Everyone is welcome to contribute food or drink as pleased. Everyone gets gift.
We hope to share our impressions of the expiring 2022 and our expectations for 2023, as remembering what brings us together in Sv. Sv. Kiril and Methodi is more than a just a place. Rather, it is a way to contribute to our community and our faith. To learn day by day, how to keep alive our traditions here and now, to keep their spirit and pass them on to generations.
December 6, 2022
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (Nikulden) (Fish allowed) - Potluck
For more information on scheduled events please contact us at: [email protected] May 20, 2023 from 10:00a.m.
Wednesday, December 25th, 10:30AM, Divine Liturgy
Dear Friends,
Please join us for Divine Liturgy on December 25th, 10:30 in the morning.
Please bring your family and friends to celebrate.
After the service, traditional Bulgaria lunch will be served. There will be a potluck as well. Everyone is invited to bring food or drinks to share.
Saturday, December 7, at 6:00PM, Christmas Celebration.
We invite you to join us in celebrating together the beginning of one of the brightest holidays of the year.
Venue: Granger Hall, Danville, Ca
Entrance: Free
The celebration is organized by the church council and volunteers from the Bulgarian communities in San Francisco, San Jose and Sacramento.
The main purpose of the event is to celebrate together but also to raise funds for our church, which is of great help to keep its doors open to all of you.
Everything from the menu such as dinner, drinks, baked goods and appetizers can be purchased on site. Payment is in cash. There will also be an opportunity to use Zelle and Paypal.
Besides the help of all the volunteers, our main sponsor is Hristo Kolev, Strictly To Go Pizza, who provides the dinner every year.
The wines are provided by Mrs. Milka Datcheva and family.
Please, if you see them in the hall don't forget to thank them for their support.
Thank you!
We are waiting for you to celebrate cheerfully among friends!
Sunday, May 26, at 10:30, Saints Cyril and Methodius Service.
May 24th, day of the Saints Cyril and Methodius, day of the Bulgarian alphabet, education and culture, and of the Slavic literature.
Glagolica is the first Bulgarian alphabet created for the translation of church literature from Greek into Bulgarian.
The name Glagolitic comes from the word glagol, meaning "word."
The first Bulgarian original works were also written in Glagolitic.
Please come to celebrate this very special holiday on Sunday, May 26th at the church in Martinez.
The Liturgy will begin at 10:30 a.m. led by Father Stefan and Father Clement. The festive lunch starts at 1:00 p.m. at noon as main sponsor is Mr. Hristo Kolev from Strictly To Go Pizza. In case anyone else is interested to help please contact us at [email protected]
Meet and Greet with Mr. Ognian Gavrilov, Honorary Consul for Northern California Republic of Bulgaria.
Sunday, May 5, at 1:00, Easter Service.
Sunday, May 5, at 1:00, Easter Service.
Resurrection of Christ - Passover (1551 Shell Ave, Martinez)
Easter Lunch from 2:00. Roast lamb with garnish
The roast lamb is provided by the Kirov family, for the health and well-being of all namesakes: Velik, Velika, Veliko, Velin, Velislav, Velichka, Velichko, Velka, Velko, Vili, Velina.
Easter eggs will also be provided.
Anyone who would like to bring a cake or dessert is welcome.
"Pendari" group will decorate the holiday with their beautiful costumes and dances.
For Christians, the Resurrection of Christ is the biggest holiday of the year, and that's why we call it Easter. Resurrection of Christ reflects in the fullest sense the Christian dogma, namely the belief in the resurrection of the righteous in a better world.
In this line of thought, we would first of all like to express our sincere gratitude to Father Stefan and Father Kliment of Holy Cross Monastery for helping the temple not to be without liturgy. Let us pray for them and the monastery, and help them in whatever way we can.
In addition to health and prosperity, the Easter lunch aims to inspire faith and strength in the church and our community. As you know, the Church of St. St. Cyril and Methodius continues to be open thanks to collected donations, sale of candles and membership. Do not forget that at the basis of all these collected funds are your faith and the feeling of belonging to the Bulgarian community.
We hope that with the collected donations and funds, our church will always remain open in these difficult times.
April 28th, Sunday Palm Sunday
Please, welcome! The church will be open from 10:00am to 2pm on Sunday, April 28th, 2024.
You will have the chance to pick up willow branches and flowers for home.
This year, Palm Sunday falls on April 28th, Sunday or one week before Easter.
Tradition associates Palm Sunday with the solemn welcome of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem with palm branches, glorified as the Messianic King. He enters the city on a donkey and is greeted by the people with "Hosanna," because he raised Lazarus the day before - on the Sabbath. Solemnly welcomed to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, he willingly walks step by step toward the predestined end of his earthly life.
According to the custom, a festive liturgy is held on Palm Sunday, to which everyone is bringing spring flowers or willow branches, which the priest of the temple bless and then everyone takes home. Unfortunately, this year we won't have service but father Stephen will bless the flowers and willow branches for you to take home.
March 3, 2024 from 10:30a.m.
Sunday Service and Holiday lunch on March 3rd 2024
Dear Bulgarians, friends and supporters of S.S. KIril and Methodi,
We are pleased to invite you to Divine Liturgy on March 3rd, Sunday at 10:30 am at the church in Martinez, Ca.
The liturgy will be led by Father Stephen.
To avoid confusion, we remind you that at this moment Holy Cross Monastery remains closed for services and visitors. The service will be held at the church in Martinez, Ca.
On March 3rd, we celebrate the biggest Bulgarian holiday - the Independence Day. Freedom that had been suffered by known and unknown heroes and fighters, generations of Bulgarians. We invite you to lunch after the service to celebrate the holiday, to greet each other, and to bow our heads to the memory of the thousands who fought for this freedom. Father Stefan will hold a memorial after the service for these Bulgarians and all our lost loved ones.
03/03/2024
10:30 a.m. Holy Liturgy, served by Father Stefan in the church of St. St. Cyril and Methodius. A memorial service will follow.
1:00 p.m. Holiday lunch, Menu: Kebabcheta and salad
We are waiting for you and stay healthy!
February 24, 2024 from 11:00a.m.
Parish Meeting
Dear friends and supporters of the Bulgarian Church St. St. Kiril & Metodii,
We would like to take a moment and remind you that next Saturday is our Parish Meeting. We invite to all to join us for pleasant discussion and updates on financial status and goals of the parish.
Meeting place: Church building, 1551 Shell Ave., Martinez CA 94553
Date: 02/24/2024 , Saturday
Time: 11:00 am
Please, be prompt and prepared to ask questions, this will be an open forum and everyone’s opinion will be heard and noted. We need to support each other to move forward and preserve what was built with so much dedication, passion and joy!
Also, we have planned to do some yard cleaning and housekeeping in the church right after the meeting. If you have some time to spare and would like to help out, please wear your comfortable cloths and join us.
2023 events:
May 20, 2023 from 10:00a.m.Solemn Holy Liturgy to honor the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius and the Slavic culture.
Solemn Holy Liturgy will take place on Saturday, May 20th in the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Martinez to honor the Holy Brothers and the Slavic culture. Liturgy will begin at 10:00 am. For those who wish to receive Communion, they must restrained eating, drinking and smoking in the morning. Preferably after midnight the night before.
Please come to the potluck after the service. Everyone is welcome to contribute food and drinks as desired.
May 6, 2023 from 10:00a.m.
Day of Saint George the Victorious
On May 6, Saturday, we celebrate an important spring holiday - the Day of Saint George the Victorious.
Welcome to a Celebratory Mass, Saturday, May 6th, from 10:00 a.m., followed by a celebratory lunch with traditional lamb and side dishes.
Anyone willing to bring food and drink to share is welcome, but not required.
In our country, the saint is considered a protector, warrior and patron of shepherds and their livestock. St. George's Day is also a day of bravery and of the Bulgarian Army.
Saint George's Day is celebrated by all who bear the names Georgi, Gergana, Galina, Galin, Galya, Ganka, Gancho, Gocho, Ginka and their derived names. Congratulations to all those celebrating and welcome!
April 16, 2023 from 12:00h noon
Resurrection of Christ - Passover, (Vetern on the first day of Passover).
Lunch will be offered with a menu of roast lamb and side dishes provided by the Kirov family, for the health and well-being of all namesakes: Velik, Velika, Veliko, Velin, Velislav, Velichka, Velichko, Velka, Velko, Vili, Velina.
The foundation of giving is solidarity and a sense of belonging to a certain community. In addition to bring health and prosperity, the Easter lunch aims to inspire faith and strength in the church and our community. As you know, the Church of Saint Cyril and Methodius continues to be open thanks to your donations and help. We hope that with the donations collected from this lunch, we will turn the circle of good and be able to build a new shed/pergola over the church grounds and keep the doors open.
April 15, 2023 from 23:30h
Holy Saturday, St. apps Aristarchus, Pud and Trophimus
We invite you to the Solemn Easter Liturgy - with a procession around the church - Christ is Risen.
April 9, 2023
Sunday of Great Lent, Vrabnitsa - Tsvetnitsa
Please, welcome to the festive liturgy from 10:00 in the morning on April 9th, 2023.
After the liturgy (Eastern rite) willow branches and flowers for health will be distributed.
We ask that everyone who is able to bring food or drink to the potluck, it is still fasting, but fish is also allowed.
Tradition associates Palm Sunday with the solemn welcome of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem with palm branches, glorified as the Messianic King. He enters the city on a donkey and is greeted by the people with "Hosanna," because he raised Lazarus the day before - on the Sabbath. Solemnly welcomed to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, he willingly walks step by step toward the predestined end of his earthly life.
According to the custom, a festive liturgy is held on Palm Sunday, to which everyone goes bringing spring flowers or willow branches, which the priest of the temple consecrates and then everyone takes home.
March 11, 2023 (Gallery)
Celebration of the National Holiday of Bulgaria
The Bulgarian Orthodox Church Sv.Sv. Kiril & Metodi invites you to celebrate the National Holiday of Bulgaria.
Granger Hall
743 Diablo Rd, Danville Ca 94526
5:30pm - 10:30pm
Together, with our friends and families we will gather together to celebrate the National Holiday of Bulgaria - Liberation Day.
We will also celebrate Baba Marta and the International Women's Day.
Please join us to enjoy our favorite folk music, dances, and traditional food.
January 28, 2023
Annual general meeting
Sv. Sv. Kiril and Methodi would like to invite you to the Annual General Meeting, which will be held on January 28, 2023 at 1:30 p.m., 1551 Shell Ave, Martinez, Ca
You can send your questions or comments until January 15, 2023 to [email protected]
December 10, 2022
Christmas potluck
We invite you to a Christmas potluck on December 10th, 2022 (Saturday) at 12:30 pm, 1551 Shell Ave, Martinez, Ca. Everyone is welcome to contribute food or drink as pleased. Everyone gets gift.
We hope to share our impressions of the expiring 2022 and our expectations for 2023, as remembering what brings us together in Sv. Sv. Kiril and Methodi is more than a just a place. Rather, it is a way to contribute to our community and our faith. To learn day by day, how to keep alive our traditions here and now, to keep their spirit and pass them on to generations.
December 6, 2022
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (Nikulden) (Fish allowed) - Potluck
For more information on scheduled events please contact us at: [email protected] May 20, 2023 from 10:00a.m.
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Dear compatriots,
For anyone wishing to renew their membership or get one, forms can be found at the church or contact us at [email protected]. The annual membership fee is $120.00. The ways to pay are: On site or by mail Bank of America KIRIL & METHODI BULGARIAN CHURCH Acc # 3251 2034 7234 Rout # 121000358 Paypal®: [email protected] Zelle®: [email protected] |
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