Gift of Grace | Holy Trinity + Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral

“Greek Orthodox Christian Church - Birmingham, Alabama”

Photography Credits: Beth Hontzas - Music: Presbytera Katerina Makiej

- Fr. Micah Hirschy -

The Gospel of Saint Luke recounts the restoration of the demon-possessed man in Gerasenes. The man was troubled, unclothed, and living among the tombs. While this story may feel far removed from our lives in modern society, Father Micah reminds us that this story is the story of all humanity. Like the demon-possessed man, we have all been stripped of our garments of innocence, enslaved by our passions, and deadened by sin. However, like the restored man, through Baptism, Chrismation, and the Holy Eucharist, we are born again, clothed in glory, and made alive in the body and blood of Christ Jesus. As Christians we must live out this grace that we are gifted through the mysteries of the church. Through humility, repentance, and participation in the life of the Church, may we, like the restored man, realize the gift of God’s grace in our life and share the hope we have in Christ Jesus.

“Greek Orthodox Christian Church - Birmingham, Alabama”

Photography Credits: Beth Hontzas - Music: Presbytera Katerina Makiej

Sunday Morning Divine Liturgy - 9:30

307 19th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233 | Fr. Gregory Edwards, Dean | 205.716.3080

Fr. Micah Hirschy grew up in St. Paul, MN and attended St. George Greek Orthodox Church. He graduated from Hellenic College in 2004 and continued his studies at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, where he graduated with an M. Div. in 2007. Upon graduating, he began working at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Memphis, TN as Pastoral Assistant. He was married in 2011 to Anastasia Hartzes of Mobile, AL and was ordained to the Deaconate and Priesthood by Metropolitan ALEXIOS of Atlanta in December of 2012. He currently serves as Ephemerios at the Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Birmingham, AL.