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Holy Week & Feast Days
by Holy Trinity + Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Holy Week and Feast Day sermons from Holy Trinity + Holy Cross Cathedral in Birmingham, Alabama.
Episodes
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Waters of Theophany - Fr. Micah - January 6, 2025
In today’s sermon, on the feast of Theophany, Fr. Micah describes the beauty and the greatness of Christ’s baptism. He points out how the Old Testament foreshadows this event through stories such as Creation, the Flood, and the Exodus. Fr. Micah also points out the characteristics of water and…
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Nativity of our Lord - Fr Gregory from Archbishop Elpidoforos - December 25, 2024
On Christmas morning, Fr. Gregory delivers an archiepiscopal encyclical from His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America.
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Christmas Eve Reflections - Fr Micah - December 24, 2024
In his Christmas Eve sermon, Fr. Micah encourages us to honor the great mystery of the Incarnation, God becoming man. We have all heard the accounts of the birth of Christ, and it can become a routine story to our ears. However, Fr. Micah encourages us to reflect on the depth and the greatness of...
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St. Basil the Great - Fr. Micah - January 1, 2020
Today in Orthodoxy we commemorate Saint Basil the Great who is known as one of the Cappadocian Fathers. Our own Father Micah shares with us an inspiring homily about this great saint of the Church, who was the eldest sibling of an entire family of saints. In a eulogy given by his brother Saint...
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Christ Answers Why? - Fr. Micah - December 25 2019
Today in Orthodoxy we celebrate The Nativity of Our Lord and although this cosmic event happened two thousand years ago is gives us the answer to all of life's questions. Father Micah shares with us that all humans search for the meaning of life and it's difficulties ask at times, why? The...
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The Shepherds Humility - Fr. Gregory - December 24, 2019
Orthodox Christians celebrate a Vesperal Liturgy of Saint Basil on Christmas Eve. The Gospel reading comes to us from Luke 2:1-20 and it narrate for us Saint Luke's account of the birth of Christ. Luke being the good historian he is want us to know that God's Hand is behind all of human history....
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Attitude of Gratitude - Fr. Gregory - November 28, 2019
Father Gregory shares with us that from the earliest Christian times before the New Testament followers of Christ gathered with an expression of thanksgiving. This expression of thanksgiving should move beyond the Eucharist and fill each of us with an attitude of gratitude, where we can find joy…
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Entrance of the Theotokos - Fr. Micah - November 21, 2019
Father Micah shares with us insight into this Major Feast by giving us background information about The Theotokos' parents Joachim and Anna, who were barren until they prayed to God for a child who they would dedicate to God. Mary was brought to the temple by her parents at the age of three where...
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Holy Protection of the Theotokos - Fr. Gregory - October 28, 2019
Father Gregory shares with us the history behind this magnificent feast day in Orthodoxy. This Feast was originally celebrated on October 1st in both the Greek and Slavic Orthodox traditions. The Greek Orthodox Church changed the day of this celebrated feast to October 28th in remembrance of OXI...
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Saint Demetrios the Myrrh-Steamer - Fr. Micah - October 26, 2019
In this life we have a tendency to treasure things more than our faith. Father Micah shares with us that while many of the things we treasure are in and of themselves not bad they still distract us from that which is most important our faith,family and friendships. Saint Demetrios was a man of...
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Saint Iakovos (James) the Apostle - Fr. Micah - October 23, 2019
One of the greatest saints and men to walk the earth is Saint Iakovos or Saint James the Apostle. Father Micah shares with us the Saint Iakovos was the stepbrother of Our Lord because he was the son of Joseph the betrothed from a previous marriage. He was so revered that even the Jews called him...
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St. Luke the Evangelist - Fr. Gregory - October 18, 2019
Today in Orthodoxy we commemorate Saint Luke the Evangelist, whose Gospel emphasizes repentance. In Saint Luke’s Gospel we hear about the thief on the cross and how Christ accepts his sincere repentance at the eleventh hour. Father Gregory shares with us a personal account of repentance he...
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Sts. Sophia,Faith, Hope, Love - Fr. Micah - September 17, 2019
Many mistakenly believe that love is experienced when we first arrive and or meet someone. Father Micah shares with us that we must live life with its joys and sufferings to come to a place where love resides. Saint Sophia's three daughters were martyred for their faith at young ages. Although...
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Our Journey From Shadow to Truth - Fr. Gregory - September 8, 2019
On this Sunday in Orthodoxy we commemorate both The Nativity of the Theotokos and the Sunday before the Holy Cross. Father Gregory shares with us that the Liturgical year began on September the 1st and we have two Major Feast days in the month of September. We find ourselves between the…
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Miracle at Colassai - Fr. Gregory - September 6, 2019
Father Gregory shares with us his thoughts on this Feast day commemorating the Archangel Michael.
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Patience and Obedience - Fr. Gregory - September 5, 2019
This evening we are celebrating the Vespers service for the commemoration of the Miracle at Colassai. Father Gregory shares with us his reflections from his recent trip to Mount Athos and his conversation with a monk during his pilgrimage.
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Beheading of John the Baptist - Fr. Micah - August 29, 2019
Today in Orthodoxy we remember the beheading of the greatest to be born of woman, Saint John the Baptist. Father Micah shares with us that it is a day of both joy and sorrow. The beheading of Saint John the Baptist was truly a tragedy and yet it brought joy to those in hades who heard him preach...
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Saint Phanourios - Fr. Micah - August 27, 2019
Father Micah shares with us about one of the most beloved and least well known saints of the church.
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Dormition of the Theotokos - Fr. Gregory - August 15, 2019
On August 15th annually Orthodox the world over celebrate the Major Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos. Father Gregory shares with us how Mary is the first to follow Christ. In our human fallen nature we have the free will to choose not to sin. The Church gives us Mary because she heard the...
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The Transfiguration - Fr. Micah - August 6, 2019
Today in Orthodoxy we celebrate the Major Feast of The Transfiguration. Father Micah references the Epistle reading today taken from II Peter 1:10-19. Peter likens the world to darkness, which is a place where many of us have or will experience in our lives. The feast celebrates Jesus'...
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Seven Holy Youths of Ephesus - Vespers - Fr. Gregory - August 3, 2019
Father Gregory shares with us that this feast was particularly popular in antiquity. These seven youths were cadets in the military and from noble and wealthy families. Father Gregory shares a story about the youths that foreshadows the resurrection of the dead at the end of time.
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Relics of Stephen the Protomartyr - Fr. Gregory - August 2, 2019
Father Gregory shares with us both a practical and edifying message today about Saint Stephen the Protomartyr. He gives insight for us as Orthodox Christians on why the Church has placed certain feasts at various times during the Liturgical calendar. He also gives us practical ways we might offer...
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Small Paraclesis - Fr. Gregory - August 1, 2019
Tonight is the first Paraclesis services that will be celebrated during the Dormition Fast. Father Gregory expounds on the Gospel reading from Luke, where Mary sits at the Lord's feet while her sister Martha is distracted by much serving. He reminds us that as Orthodox Christians the one thing...
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Procession of the Cross - Fr. Micah - August 1, 2019
Father Micah shares with us both the history and relevance of this feast for Orthodox Christians as we begin the Dormition Fast.
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Panteleimon the Great Martyr - Fr. Micah - July 27, 2019
Saint Panteleimon was raised by a Christian mother and pagan father. He was devoted to medicine putting his talents skillfully to use healing people. He also called on the name of Christ and the sign of the Cross to heal many others. He is the patron saint of doctors and his life reminds us that...
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St. Paisios - Fr.Gregory-Fr. Micah - July 12, 2019
Today we commemorate Saint Paisios a modern day saint in Orthodoxy. Father Gregory and Father Micah both share personal reflections and stories about this beloved saint.
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Saint Euphemia the Great Martyr - Fr. Gregory - July 11, 2019
In the United States Christians take for granted the freedom we have to confess and worship our Lord Jesus Christ. In the late third century a group of fifty Christians of various ages was tortured and martyred for their faith in Christ. Saint Euphemia a teenage girl acted as the spokesperson for...
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St. Kyriaki - Fr. Micah - July 6, 2019
All of us have heard the saying,"beauty is only skin deep". Saint Kyriaki is another of the virgin Saints who was well known for her physical beauty. Father Micah shares with us tonight that Saint Kyriaki literally shown like the sun because she had the light of Christ inside of her heart.
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Sts. Cosmas and Damian Unmercenaries - Fr. Gregory - July 1, 2019
Today in Orthodoxy we commemorate Saints Cosmas and Damian the unmercenaries. Father Gregory shares with us they belong to a group of Saints known as healer saints. These brothers were doctors who healed without pay and said the only thing they wanted for their service was that the healed believe...
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Apostles Peter and Paul - Fr. Paul - June 29, 2019
Faith in God and His Son Jesus Christ gives us power to heal and justifies us before God. The Orthodox Christian Church has passed down the faith of the Apostles for centuries. Father Paul shares a short refection on the lives of Peter and Paul both of whom followed Jesus Christ by faith.
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Nativity of John the Baptist - Fr. Micah - June 24, 2019
In our society many of us do not experience a life of struggle but rather one of ease. Today in Orthodoxy we commemorate the Nativity of John the Baptist a great Saint who gave up everything to follow Jesus. He struggled by living ascetically and preached a message of repentance as he prepared…
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Monday of The Holy Spirit - Fr. Gregory - June 17, 2019
The custom in Orthodoxy after a Major Feast is to remember a major person through whom it came to pass. Today is known as the Monday of the Holy Spirit and it is the day after Pentecost. Father Gregory shares with us the importance of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in the life of the Church.
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Saturday of Souls - Fr. Gregory - June 16, 2019
Father Gregory shares with us why Orthodox Christians pray for the dead as well as historical facts about kollyiva and it use at memorial services.
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Saints Bartholomew and Barnabas - Fr. Micah - June 11, 2019
Father Micah shares with us a few words about the lives of these apostles who were sent out establishing churches and ordaining bishops and priests.
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The Ascension - Fr. Micah - June 6, 2019
One of the great paradoxes of the Christian Faith is in Jesus saying I will never leave you and yet He Ascends to the Father. Father Micah shares with us today how we may find Our Lord each and every day through Christian living and the Sacramental life of the Church.
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Mid-Pentecost - Fr. Micah - May 22, 2019
Today is one of the great feasts of the church and is known as Mid-Pentecost. After the healing of the paralytic Jesus went into the temple to teach and astounded the people because His learning was not from this world, but was received with the Father from before all ages. This feast is the...
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