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: In Dodge City, Kansas, Bat Masterson fights his last gun battle. (1881)
On April 16, 1881: In Dodge City, Kansas, Bat Masterson fights his last gun battle. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history
On This Day: American Civil War: The Trent Affair: Confederate diplomatic envoys James Murray... (1861)
On December 26, 1861: American Civil War: The Trent Affair: Confederate diplomatic envoys James Murray Mason and John Slidell are freed by the United States government, thus easing tensions between th
On This Day: The first Afrikaans Bible is introduced during a Bible Festival in Bloemfontein. (1933)
On August 27, 1933: The first Afrikaans Bible is introduced during a Bible Festival in Bloemfontein. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of fai
On This Day: World War II: Aerial bombardment by the Luftwaffe razes to the ground the... (1943)
On August 27, 1943: World War II: Aerial bombardment by the Luftwaffe razes to the ground the village of Vorizia in Crete. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: World War I: The Kingdom of Romania declares war on Austria-Hungary, entering... (1916)
On August 27, 1916: World War I: The Kingdom of Romania declares war on Austria-Hungary, entering the war as one of the Allied nations. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: The Communist Party of the Philippines is established by Jose Maria Sison,... (1968)
On December 26, 1968: The Communist Party of the Philippines is established by Jose Maria Sison, breaking away from the Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas-1930. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: A clash in Mamasapano, Maguindanao in the Philippines kills 44 members of... (2015)
On January 25, 2015: A clash in Mamasapano, Maguindanao in the Philippines kills 44 members of Special Action Force (SAF), at least 18 from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and five from the Bangsamo
On This Day: Portugal and England sign the Methuen Treaty which allows Portugal to export... (1703)
On December 27, 1703: Portugal and England sign the Methuen Treaty which allows Portugal to export wines to England on favorable trade terms. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Winter War: Finland holds off a Soviet attack in the Battle of Kelja. (1939)
On December 27, 1939: Winter War: Finland holds off a Soviet attack in the Battle of Kelja. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: Protestant paramilitary leader Billy Wright is assassinated in Northern Ireland,... (1997)
On December 27, 1997: Protestant paramilitary leader Billy Wright is assassinated in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly le
On This Day: The Marathas defeat the Adilshahi forces in the Battle of Kolhapur. (1659)
On December 28, 1659: The Marathas defeat the Adilshahi forces in the Battle of Kolhapur. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On This Day: King Taksin's coronation achieved through conquest as a king of Thailand and... (1768)
On December 28, 1768: King Taksin's coronation achieved through conquest as a king of Thailand and established Thonburi as a capital. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Spain recognizes the independence of Mexico with the signing of the Santa... (1836)
On December 28, 1836: Spain recognizes the independence of Mexico with the signing of the Santa María-Calatrava Treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gif
On This Day: The European Community recognizes the independence of the Baltic states of... (1991)
On August 27, 1991: The European Community recognizes the independence of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about t
On This Day: Theodoric, king of the Ostrogoths, defeats Odoacer at the Battle of Isonzo,... (489)
On August 28, 489: Theodoric, king of the Ostrogoths, defeats Odoacer at the Battle of Isonzo, forcing his way into Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl
On This Day: Second English Civil War: The Siege of Colchester ends when Royalist Forces... (1648)
On August 28, 1648: Second English Civil War: The Siege of Colchester ends when Royalist Forces surrender to the Parliamentary Forces after eleven weeks. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Napoleonic Wars: The French Navy accepts the surrender of a British Royal Navy... (1810)
On August 28, 1810: Napoleonic Wars: The French Navy accepts the surrender of a British Royal Navy fleet at the Battle of Grand Port. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The launch of HMS Warrior, with her combination of screw propeller, iron hull... (1860)
On December 29, 1860: The launch of HMS Warrior, with her combination of screw propeller, iron hull and iron armour, renders all previous warships obsolete. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: The military coup of Gen. Martinez Campos in Sagunto ends the failed First... (1874)
On December 29, 1874: The military coup of Gen. Martinez Campos in Sagunto ends the failed First Spanish Republic and the monarchy is restored as Prince Alfonso is proclaimed King of Spain. This hist
On This Day: Mongolia gains independence from the Qing dynasty, enthroning 8th Jebtsundamba... (1911)
On December 29, 1911: Mongolia gains independence from the Qing dynasty, enthroning 8th Jebtsundamba Khutughtu as Khagan of Mongolia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Battle of Glenmama: The combined forces of Munster and Meath under king Brian... (999)
On December 30, 999: Battle of Glenmama: The combined forces of Munster and Meath under king Brian Boru inflict a crushing defeat on the allied armies of Leinster and Dublin near Lyons Hill in Ireland
On This Day: Queen Anne's War: James Moore, Governor of the Province of Carolina, abandons... (1702)
On December 30, 1702: Queen Anne's War: James Moore, Governor of the Province of Carolina, abandons the Siege of St. Augustine. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: First Battle of Seattle: Marines from the USS Decatur drive off American Indian... (1856)
On January 26, 1856: First Battle of Seattle: Marines from the USS Decatur drive off American Indian attackers after all-day battle with settlers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: The Guinea-Bissau War of Independence officially begins when PAIGC guerrilla... (1963)
On January 23, 1963: The Guinea-Bissau War of Independence officially begins when PAIGC guerrilla fighters attack the Portuguese Army stationed in Tite. This historical event can serve as a powerful