Orthodox Illustrations
Theosis, liturgical tradition, patristic theology.
Key question: βHow does this reveal the path to union with God?β
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On This Day: The last coronation in Hungary is performed for King Charles IV and Queen Zita. (1916)
On December 30, 1916: The last coronation in Hungary is performed for King Charles IV and Queen Zita. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its
On This Day: War of 1812: British soldiers burn Buffalo, New York. (1813)
On December 30, 1813: War of 1812: British soldiers burn Buffalo, New York. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid
On This Day: Russo-Turkish War (1877-78): Battle of Philippopolis: Captain Aleksandr Burago... (1878)
On January 16, 1878: Russo-Turkish War (1877-78): Battle of Philippopolis: Captain Aleksandr Burago with a squadron of Russian Imperial army dragoons liberates Plovdiv from Ottoman rule. This histori
On This Day: The Sierra Leone Civil War is declared over. (2002)
On January 18, 2002: The Sierra Leone Civil War is declared over. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using i
On This Day: Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Stockholm. (1720)
On January 21, 1720: Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Stockholm. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it
On This Day: Ibn Saud takes the title of King of Nejd. (1927)
On January 27, 1927: Ibn Saud takes the title of King of Nejd. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin
On This Day: By the Coonan Cross Oath, the Eastern Church in India cuts itself off from... (1653)
On January 3, 1653: By the Coonan Cross Oath, the Eastern Church in India cuts itself off from colonial Portuguese tutelage. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about th
On This Day: Irish nationalist leader John Edward Redmond calls for revolt against British... (1900)
On January 5, 1900: Irish nationalist leader John Edward Redmond calls for revolt against British rule. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and it
On This Day: The Venezuelan Declaration of Independence is adopted by a congress of the... (1811)
On July 5, 1811: The Venezuelan Declaration of Independence is adopted by a congress of the provinces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and
On This Day: World War II: Attack on Aruba, first World War II German shots fired on a land... (1942)
On February 16, 1942: World War II: Attack on Aruba, first World War II German shots fired on a land based object in the Americas. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
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: The Livonian Order is defeated in the Battle of Aizkraukle by the Grand Duchy of... (1279)
On March 5, 1279: The Livonian Order is defeated in the Battle of Aizkraukle by the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On This Day: Second Sino-Japanese War: During the Nanking Massacre, the Nanking Safety Zone... (1938)
On February 18, 1938: Second Sino-Japanese War: During the Nanking Massacre, the Nanking Safety Zone International Committee is renamed "Nanking International Rescue Committee", and the safety zone in
On This Day: Vietnam War: Two dissident Republic of Vietnam Air Force pilots bomb the... (1962)
On February 27, 1962: Vietnam War: Two dissident Republic of Vietnam Air Force pilots bomb the Independence Palace in Saigon in a failed attempt to assassinate South Vietnam President NgΓ΄ ΔΓ¬nh Diα»m.
On This Day: World War II: Adolf Hitler moves into his underground bunker, the so-called... (1945)
On January 16, 1945: World War II: Adolf Hitler moves into his underground bunker, the so-called FΓΌhrerbunker. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works th
On This Day: Cold War: The trial of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg begins. (1951)
On March 6, 1951: Cold War: The trial of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid
On This Day: The parliaments of Russia and Crimea sign an accession treaty. (2014)
On March 18, 2014: The parliaments of Russia and Crimea sign an accession treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consi
On This Day: War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans: Andrew Jackson leads American forces in... (1815)
On January 8, 1815: War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans: Andrew Jackson leads American forces in victory over the British. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On This Day: American Civil War: Second Battle of Springfield. (1863)
On January 8, 1863: American Civil War: Second Battle of Springfield. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider usi
On This Day: U.S. President Woodrow Wilson announces his "Fourteen Points" as conditions for... (1918)
On January 8, 1918: U.S. President Woodrow Wilson announces his "Fourteen Points" as conditions for ending World War I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: World War II: Britain introduces food rationing. (1940)
On January 8, 1940: World War II: Britain introduces food rationing. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider usin
On This Day: Finnish Civil War: On the so-called "Bloody Maundy Thursday of Tampere", the... (1918)
On March 28, 1918: Finnish Civil War: On the so-called "Bloody Maundy Thursday of Tampere", the Whites force the Reds to attack the city center, where the city's fiercest battles being fought in Kalev
On This Day: The United Kingdom annexes the Punjab. (1849)
On March 29, 1849: The United Kingdom annexes the Punjab. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching abo
On This Day: The Siege of Damascus ends in a decisive crusader defeat and leads to the... (1148)
On July 29, 1148: The Siege of Damascus ends in a decisive crusader defeat and leads to the disintegration of the Second Crusade. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo