Cyril, monk, died 869; Methodius, bishop, died 885; missionaries to the Slavs Tuesday, February 14
These two brothers from Thessalonika, Greece, were monks and were sent to bring Christianity to the Slavic people. In the course of their work they created a written language, inventing the Cyrillic alphabet for it, and translated the Bible and the liturgy.
This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday, the church's birthday, when we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Bestian will give a message based on the readings for the day.