Orthodox Illustrations
Theosis, liturgical tradition, patristic theology.
Key question: “How does this reveal the path to union with God?”
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On This Day: The Battle of Pákozd is a stalemate between Hungarian and Croatian forces and is... (1848)
On September 29, 1848: The Battle of Pákozd is a stalemate between Hungarian and Croatian forces and is the first battle of the Hungarian Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: Battle of Marathon: The conventionally accepted date for the Battle of Marathon.... (490 BC)
On September 12, 490 BC: Battle of Marathon: The conventionally accepted date for the Battle of Marathon. The Athenians and their Plataean allies defeat the first Persian invasion force of Greece. Th
On This Day: China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) launched an attack on Indian posts at... (1967)
On September 11, 1967: China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) launched an attack on Indian posts at Nathu La, Sikkim, India, which resulted in military clashes. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: Serbia declares independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. (2006)
On June 5, 2006: Serbia declares independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation
On This Day: Indo-Pakistani War: The Indian Army captures the town of Burki, just southeast... (1965)
On September 11, 1965: Indo-Pakistani War: The Indian Army captures the town of Burki, just southeast of Lahore. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: The United Kingdom holds its first country-wide referendum on membership of the... (1975)
On June 5, 1975: The United Kingdom holds its first country-wide referendum on membership of the European Economic Community (EEC). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: A paper by David Brewster is read to the Royal Society, belatedly announcing his... (1818)
On January 15, 1818: A paper by David Brewster is read to the Royal Society, belatedly announcing his discovery of what we now call the biaxial class of doubly-refracting crystals. On the same day, Au
On This Day: King George VI formally gives up the title "Emperor of India", half a year after... (1948)
On June 22, 1948: King George VI formally gives up the title "Emperor of India", half a year after Britain actually gave up its rule of India. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill
On This Day: A false emergency alert warning of an impending missile strike in Hawaii causes... (2018)
On January 13, 2018: A false emergency alert warning of an impending missile strike in Hawaii causes widespread panic in the state. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: After months of pursuit, generals of Menelik II of Ethiopia capture Gaki... (1897)
On September 11, 1897: After months of pursuit, generals of Menelik II of Ethiopia capture Gaki Sherocho, the last king of the Kaffa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The Battle of Rivoli is fought with a decisive French victory by Napoleon... (1797)
On January 14, 1797: The Battle of Rivoli is fought with a decisive French victory by Napoleon Bonaparte, marking the beginning of the end of the War of the First Coalition and the start of French heg
On This Day: The Third Battle of Panipat, the largest battle of the 18th century, is fought... (1761)
On January 14, 1761: The Third Battle of Panipat, the largest battle of the 18th century, is fought in India between the Afghan Durrani Empire under Ahmad Shah Durrani, and the Maratha Empire under Sa
On This Day: World War II: After a one-month siege, German troops occupy Warsaw. (1939)
On October 1, 1939: World War II: After a one-month siege, German troops occupy Warsaw. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of his
On This Day: Christiana Resistance: Escaped slaves led by William Parker fight off and kill a... (1851)
On September 11, 1851: Christiana Resistance: Escaped slaves led by William Parker fight off and kill a slave owner who, with a federal marshal and an armed party, sought to seize three of his former
On This Day: An earthquake in Kingston, Jamaica kills more than 1,000 people. (1907)
On January 14, 1907: An earthquake in Kingston, Jamaica kills more than 1,000 people. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider
On This Day: World War II: More than 1,000 British bombers drop 5,000 tons of bombs on German... (1944)
On June 5, 1944: World War II: More than 1,000 British bombers drop 5,000 tons of bombs on German gun batteries on the Normandy coast in preparation for D-Day. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: An expedition led by Isidro Barradas at Tampico, sent by the Spanish crown to... (1829)
On September 11, 1829: An expedition led by Isidro Barradas at Tampico, sent by the Spanish crown to retake Mexico, surrenders at the Battle of Tampico, marking the effective end of Spain's resistance
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: Ratification Day, United States: Congress ratifies... (1784)
On January 14, 1784: American Revolutionary War: Ratification Day, United States: Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris with Great Britain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: Yemen declares an open war against the terrorist group al-Qaeda. (2010)
On January 14, 2010: Yemen declares an open war against the terrorist group al-Qaeda. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histo
On This Day: The Allied Control Council, the military occupation governing body of Germany,... (1945)
On June 5, 1945: The Allied Control Council, the military occupation governing body of Germany, formally takes power. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lea
On This Day: Charles Lindbergh makes his Des Moines speech accusing the British, Jews and... (1941)
On September 11, 1941: Charles Lindbergh makes his Des Moines speech accusing the British, Jews and FDR's administration of conspiring for war with Germany. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: Soviet Union troops attack Lithuanian independence supporters in Vilnius,... (1991)
On January 13, 1991: Soviet Union troops attack Lithuanian independence supporters in Vilnius, killing 14 people and wounding around 1,000 others. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: World War II: RAF bombing raid on Darmstadt and the following firestorm kill... (1944)
On September 11, 1944: World War II: RAF bombing raid on Darmstadt and the following firestorm kill 11,500. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like
On This Day: English Civil War: Battle of Marston Moor. (1644)
On July 2, 1644: English Civil War: Battle of Marston Moor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when