January 30, 2022

Illumined to Give Glory
Sunday Sermon

- Fr. Micah Hirschy -


In today's Gospel taken from Matthew 5:14-19, Jesus tells us we are to let our light shine before men, allowing them to see our good works and glorify our Father in heaven. Father Micah shares a three-part recipe for letting our light shine, which is our calling. First, we must acquire love by sacrificing our wants and time. Secondly, we must gain humility through prayers for mercy and enlightenment. And lastly, we must have the joy of the early Christians, who were brave and illumined before their martyrdom. We acquire joy through the worship of our Lord Jesus Christ. Orthodox Christians should love life because our life is Christ, who is love, humility, and joy.



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

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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.