“Greek Orthodox Christian Church - Birmingham, Alabama”

Photography Credits: Beth Hontzas - Music: Presbytera Katerina Makiej






Sunday Sermon

Humility Ends Strife
December 31, 2023

- Fr. Micah Hirschy -


Each year, on December 31st, we reflect on the previous year and look forward to the future. Today's Gospel from Mark is about ends and beginnings. John stands at the end to prepare the way to the new. John the Baptist lived a life of asceticism and humility, pointing towards Him, who brings a peace that surpasses all understanding. Father Micah reminds us that there is strife everywhere and shares that humility brings peace. Humility is the greatest virtue and should lived by Orthodox Christians as the Body of Christ, providing light to the world in the coming year.



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.