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: Nicolas Jean Hugon de Bassville, representative of Revolutionary France, is... (1793)
On January 13, 1793: Nicolas Jean Hugon de Bassville, representative of Revolutionary France, is lynched by a mob in Rome. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: War of 1812: British troops capture Fort Peter in St. Marys, Georgia, the only... (1815)
On January 13, 1815: War of 1812: British troops capture Fort Peter in St. Marys, Georgia, the only battle of the war to take place in the state. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Armenian forces capture Shusha, marking a major turning point in the First... (1992)
On May 9, 1992: Armenian forces capture Shusha, marking a major turning point in the First Nagorno-Karabakh War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: First Italo-Ethiopian War: The war's opening battle, the Battle of Coatit,... (1895)
On January 13, 1895: First Italo-Ethiopian War: The war's opening battle, the Battle of Coatit, occurs; it is an Italian victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: World War II: Japan begins Operation Ke, the successful operation to evacuate... (1943)
On January 14, 1943: World War II: Japan begins Operation Ke, the successful operation to evacuate its forces from Guadalcanal during the Guadalcanal campaign. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: Chicago Seven defendant David Dellinger, antiwar activist Bradford Lyttle, Civil... (1996)
On August 28, 1996: Chicago Seven defendant David Dellinger, antiwar activist Bradford Lyttle, Civil Rights Movement historian Randy Kryn, and eight others are arrested by the Federal Protective Servi
On This Day: Patriarch Tikhon of Moscow issues a decree that leads to the formation of the... (1920)
On November 7, 1920: Patriarch Tikhon of Moscow issues a decree that leads to the formation of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: U.S. Marines land in Honolulu, Hawaii from the USS Boston to prevent the queen... (1893)
On January 13, 1893: U.S. Marines land in Honolulu, Hawaii from the USS Boston to prevent the queen from abrogating the Bayonet Constitution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Prime Minister Kofi Abrefa Busia and President Edward Akufo-Addo of Ghana are... (1972)
On January 13, 1972: Prime Minister Kofi Abrefa Busia and President Edward Akufo-Addo of Ghana are ousted in a bloodless military coup by Colonel Ignatius Kutu Acheampong. This historical event can s
On This Day: A plebiscite in Saarland shows that 90.3% of those voting wish to no more being... (1935)
On January 13, 1935: A plebiscite in Saarland shows that 90.3% of those voting wish to no more being a "region occupied and governed by the United Kingdom and France". This historical event can serve
On This Day: World War II: First use of an aircraft ejection seat by a German test pilot in a... (1942)
On January 13, 1942: World War II: First use of an aircraft ejection seat by a German test pilot in a Heinkel He 280 jet fighter. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: Treaty of Kiel: Frederick VI of Denmark cedes the Kingdom of Norway to Charles... (1814)
On January 14, 1814: Treaty of Kiel: Frederick VI of Denmark cedes the Kingdom of Norway to Charles XIII of Sweden in return for Pomerania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-128. (2009)
On August 28, 2009: NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-128. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it w
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: Soviet spy Richard Sorge, a half-Russian, half-German World War I veteran, is... (1944)
On November 7, 1944: Soviet spy Richard Sorge, a half-Russian, half-German World War I veteran, is hanged by his Japanese captors along with 34 of his ring. 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: War of 1812: American frigate USS President, commanded by Commodore Stephen... (1815)
On January 15, 1815: War of 1812: American frigate USS President, commanded by Commodore Stephen Decatur, is captured by a squadron of four British frigates. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: American Indian Wars: Sitting Bull leads his band of Lakota into Canada to avoid... (1877)
On May 5, 1877: American Indian Wars: Sitting Bull leads his band of Lakota into Canada to avoid harassment by the United States Army under Colonel Nelson Miles. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: France annexes the Kingdom of Piedmont. (1802)
On September 11, 1802: France annexes the Kingdom of Piedmont. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin