Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate Christmas on January 7, due to a 13-day discrepancy between the traditional Julian and Gregorian calendars. In Sitka, Fr. Michael Boyle urged parishoners to look at Christ’s birth less as a historical event, and more as an opportunity to ask for — and accept — joy into their lives. The St. Michael’s acapella choir accompanied the simple, powerful service. Here’s one of their hymns: