Orthodox Illustrations
Theosis, liturgical tradition, patristic theology.
Key question: โHow does this reveal the path to union with God?โ
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On This Day: Peninsular War: The Siege of Zaragoza begins. (1808)
On December 20, 1808: Peninsular War: The Siege of Zaragoza begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using
On This Day: Captain America Comics #1, containing the first appearance of the superhero... (1940)
On December 20, 1940: Captain America Comics #1, containing the first appearance of the superhero Captain America, is published. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: World War II: Japanese air forces bomb Calcutta, India. (1942)
On December 20, 1942: World War II: Japanese air forces bomb Calcutta, India. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Cons
On This Day: Cardiff is proclaimed the capital city of Wales, United Kingdom. (1955)
On December 20, 1955: Cardiff is proclaimed the capital city of Wales, United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Conside
On This Day: Vietnam War: The National Liberation Front of South Vietnam, popularly known as... (1960)
On December 20, 1960: Vietnam War: The National Liberation Front of South Vietnam, popularly known as the Viet Cong, is formally established in Tรขn Lแบญp village, present day Tรขy Ninh province. This hi
On This Day: In the worst peacetime sea disaster, the passenger ferry Doรฑa Paz sinks after... (1987)
On December 20, 1987: In the worst peacetime sea disaster, the passenger ferry Doรฑa Paz sinks after colliding with the oil tanker MT Vector in the Tablas Strait of the Philippines, killing an estimate
On This Day: Bloody Sunday in Saint Petersburg, beginning of the 1905 revolution. (1905)
On January 22, 1905: Bloody Sunday in Saint Petersburg, beginning of the 1905 revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On This Day: Franco-Prussian War: In the Siege of Paris, Prussia wins the Battle of St.... (1871)
On January 19, 1871: Franco-Prussian War: In the Siege of Paris, Prussia wins the Battle of St. Quentin. Meanwhile, the French attempt to break the siege in the Battle of Buzenval will end unsuccessfu
On This Day: The Battle of Linuesa is fought in the context of the Spanish Reconquista... (1361)
On December 21, 1361: The Battle of Linuesa is fought in the context of the Spanish Reconquista between the forces of the Emirate of Granada and the combined army of the Kingdom of Castile and of Jaรฉn
On This Day: United Kingdom and Nepal formally sign an agreement of friendship, called the... (1923)
On December 21, 1923: United Kingdom and Nepal formally sign an agreement of friendship, called the Nepal-Britain Treaty of 1923, which superseded the Treaty of Sugauli signed in 1816. This historica
On This Day: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the world's first full-length animated feature,... (1937)
On December 21, 1937: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the world's first full-length animated feature, premieres at the Carthay Circle Theatre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: Lancaster House Agreement: An independence agreement for Rhodesia is signed in... (1979)
On December 21, 1979: Lancaster House Agreement: An independence agreement for Rhodesia is signed in London by Lord Carrington, Sir Ian Gilmour, Robert Mugabe, Joshua Nkomo, Bishop Abel Muzorewa and S
On This Day: Pope Innocent I is elected, the only pope to succeed his father in the office. (401)
On December 22, 401: Pope Innocent I is elected, the only pope to succeed his father in the office. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the e
On This Day: Three weeks after the death of King Henry I of England, Stephen of Blois claims... (1135)
On December 22, 1135: Three weeks after the death of King Henry I of England, Stephen of Blois claims the throne and is privately crowned King of England, beginning the English Anarchy. This historic
On This Day: Cornwallis Valley Railway begins operation between Kentville and Kingsport, Nova... (1890)
On December 22, 1890: Cornwallis Valley Railway begins operation between Kentville and Kingsport, Nova Scotia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: World War II: Adolf Hitler signs the order to develop the V-2 rocket as a... (1942)
On December 22, 1942: World War II: Adolf Hitler signs the order to develop the V-2 rocket as a weapon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: Cultural Revolution: People's Daily posted the instructions of Mao Zedong that... (1968)
On December 22, 1968: Cultural Revolution: People's Daily posted the instructions of Mao Zedong that "The intellectual youth must go to the country, and will be educated from living in rural poverty."
On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of Mill Springs: The Confederacy suffers its first... (1862)
On January 19, 1862: American Civil War: Battle of Mill Springs: The Confederacy suffers its first significant defeat in the conflict. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: Acteal massacre: Attendees at a prayer meeting of Roman Catholic activists for... (1997)
On December 22, 1997: Acteal massacre: Attendees at a prayer meeting of Roman Catholic activists for indigenous causes in the small village of Acteal in the Mexican state of Chiapas are massacred by p
On This Day: United Nations Security Council Resolution 2397 against North Korea is... (2017)
On December 22, 2017: United Nations Security Council Resolution 2397 against North Korea is unanimously approved. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God work
On This Day: World War I: Australian and New Zealand troops arrive in Cairo, Egypt. (1914)
On December 23, 1914: World War I: Australian and New Zealand troops arrive in Cairo, Egypt. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events o
On This Day: The Russian parliament approves the name change of Leningrad back to Saint... (1991)
On September 6, 1991: The Russian parliament approves the name change of Leningrad back to Saint Petersburg. The change is effective October 1. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: World War I: Battle of Magdhaba: Allied forces defeat Turkish forces in the... (1916)
On December 23, 1916: World War I: Battle of Magdhaba: Allied forces defeat Turkish forces in the Sinai Peninsula. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God work
On This Day: Spanish Civil War: The Interprovincial Council of Asturias and Leรณn is... (1936)
On September 6, 1936: Spanish Civil War: The Interprovincial Council of Asturias and Leรณn is established. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and