In Our Weakness | Holy Trinity + Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral

“Greek Orthodox Christian Church - Birmingham, Alabama”

Photography Credits: Beth Hontzas - Music: Presbytera Katerina Makiej

- Fr. Micah Hirschy -

In this week’s Epistle reading, St. Paul tells us that he boasts in his weakness. Fr. Micah focuses on this concept in today’s sermon, showing us how we encounter God in our weaknesses. When we experience weakness, brokenness, and trials, we’re able to lay aside our egos and ask God for help. In the stories of the men and women of the Scriptures — including St. Peter, whom we celebrate on this Sunday — God’s grace is sufficient and his power made perfect in our weaknesses. The same is true in our own lives today.

When we encounter our weaknesses, trials, and difficulties in life, Fr. Micah asks, "What do we do?" First, do not despair. Christ is there in our weaknesses. Second, go to church and to confession. Receive the mysteries and allow Christ’s life to deliver us from death. Third, run to our mother, the Theotokos, knowing that her Son is with us and she will ever embrace us.

“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.