“Greek Orthodox Christian Church - Birmingham, Alabama”

Photography Credits: Beth Hontzas - Music: Presbytera Katerina Makiej






Sunday Sermon

The Reason for Seasons
December 17, 2023

- Fr. Micah Hirschy -


In this Sunday’s sermon, Fr. Micah reminds us that we can be easily distracted this time of year—distracted by earthly things that turn our attention away from the significance of the season. He reflects on the phrase, “Christ is the reason for the season,” pointing out how it isn’t just a cliche. Instead, Christ is the reason for every season.

He is the reason for every story of the Old Testament, from the very beginning when Adam was created. He is the reason that the world is structured the way that it is, the earth bearing witness that from death comes life. He is the reason we have desire and will, that we might desire him and choose him over all else. He is, indeed, the very reason we were born.

In response to this great gift, Fr. Micah encourages us to focus on the heavens this season, as the traveling Magi did. He urges us to, along with the shepherds, await with joy and singing the good news that the Shepherd has come. Our God has come to save us. So let us rejoice.

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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 Cros...[more]
“Greek Orthodox Christian Church - Birmingham, Alabama”

Photography Credits: Beth Hontzas - Music: Presbytera Katerina Makiej

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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.