Bulgaria Sofia Mission
Mission leaders
David J. and Kara I. Ludlow
Began service ~July 2026 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2029-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2026 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- Ul. Marin Drinov 21, 1504 Sofia, Bulgaria, 359-2-946-3329
- Phone
- Not yet verified
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Packages from outside the EU may incur VAT and fees.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: cool-winter · about 640 mm of rain a year · wettest months: May, Nov.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F / 4°C | 26°F / -4°C | 62 mm |
| Feb | 47°F / 8°C | 29°F / -1°C | 38 mm |
| Mar | 52°F / 11°C | 34°F / 1°C | 66 mm |
| Apr | 61°F / 16°C | 41°F / 5°C | 56 mm |
| May | 67°F / 19°C | 49°F / 9°C | 79 mm |
| Jun | 76°F / 24°C | 57°F / 14°C | 73 mm |
| Jul | 80°F / 27°C | 61°F / 16°C | 51 mm |
| Aug | 81°F / 27°C | 61°F / 16°C | 36 mm |
| Sep | 73°F / 23°C | 54°F / 12°C | 32 mm |
| Oct | 63°F / 17°C | 45°F / 7°C | 55 mm |
| Nov | 52°F / 11°C | 38°F / 4°C | 68 mm |
| Dec | 43°F / 6°C | 31°F / -1°C | 58 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
Bulgarian
Bulgarian uses Cyrillic. Watch out: nodding the head can mean "no" and shaking it "yes" for many Bulgarians.
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Budapest Hungary Temple — Under construction (21 June 2025) · ~631 km
The Church in Bulgaria
- Official Languages
- Bulgarian
- Church Membership
- 2,424
- Congregations
- 7 (0 Wards, 7 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 1
- Operating Temples
- 0
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- Europe/Sofia
- Currency
- EUR
- Country code
- +359
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions as of 2026-10-08
Culture & food
- Head nod/shake gestures may be reversed.
- Name days are celebrated.
Foods: Banitsa, Shopska salad, Kebapche
Family groups
- Sofia Mission Moms and Friends (LDS) Group
- Warner Bulgaria Sofia Mission Group
- Bulgaria Sofia Mission Alumni Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources