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The Gospel Made Tangible

- Fr. Micah Hirschy -

Saints in the Orthodox Church are part of the never-ending Gospel. Orthodox Christians are comforted in knowing the Saints are not only alive but show us love. Today on May 12^th we commemorate Saint Paisios, a contemporary saint in The Church. Father Micah shares with us how the saints although seldom seen or heard are a continuation of the Gospel. He gives special importance to contemporary saints, those whom we have seen, touched and even photographed. From his personal experience with Saint Paisios, Father Micah expresses to us how this Saint has revealed himself to him as well to many others who knew him and were touched by his words. The Grace that flowed from this beloved Saint can be unlocked by three keys which include gratitude, humility and love for Christ and neighbor.

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Photography Credits: Beth Hontzas - Music: Presbytera Katerina Makiej

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.