On This Day: Sweden and the Tsardom of Russia sign the Treaty of Stolbovo, ending the Ingrian... (1617)

On February 27, 1617: Sweden and the Tsardom of Russia sign the Treaty of Stolbovo, ending the Ingrian War and shutting Russia out of the Baltic Sea.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.