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: Sinking of the MS Jan Heweliusz: In Poland's worst peacetime maritime disaster,... (1993)
On January 14, 1993: Sinking of the MS Jan Heweliusz: In Poland's worst peacetime maritime disaster, ferry MS Jan Heweliusz sinks off the coast of RΓΌgen, drowning 55 passengers and crew; nine crew-mem
On This Day: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark ascends the throne, the first Queen of Denmark... (1972)
On January 14, 1972: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark ascends the throne, the first Queen of Denmark since 1412 and the first Danish monarch not named Frederik or Christian since 1513. This historical e
On This Day: World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill begin the Casablanca... (1943)
On January 14, 1943: World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill begin the Casablanca Conference to discuss strategy and study the next phase of the war. This historical event can serve
On This Day: The Treaty of Picquigny ends a brief war between the kingdoms of France and... (1475)
On August 29, 1475: The Treaty of Picquigny ends a brief war between the kingdoms of France and England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and
On This Day: Frederick the Great attacks Saxony, beginning the Seven Years' War in Europe. (1756)
On August 29, 1756: Frederick the Great attacks Saxony, beginning the Seven Years' War in Europe. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the eve
On This Day: Later Yan is defeated by its former vassal Northern Wei at the Battle of Canhe... (395)
On December 8, 395: Later Yan is defeated by its former vassal Northern Wei at the Battle of Canhe Slope. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: First Balkan War: The Greek army engages the Turks at Bizani, resulting in... (1913)
On March 4, 1913: First Balkan War: The Greek army engages the Turks at Bizani, resulting in victory two days later. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's crea
On This Day: Thomas Nast publishes a political cartoon symbolizing the Democratic Party with... (1870)
On January 15, 1870: Thomas Nast publishes a political cartoon symbolizing the Democratic Party with a donkey ("A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion") for Harper's Weekly. This historical event can se
On This Day: Vietnam War: Citing progress in peace negotiations, President Richard Nixon... (1973)
On January 15, 1973: Vietnam War: Citing progress in peace negotiations, President Richard Nixon announces the suspension of offensive action in North Vietnam. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: Nigerian Civil War: Biafran rebels surrender following an unsuccessful 32-month... (1970)
On January 15, 1970: Nigerian Civil War: Biafran rebels surrender following an unsuccessful 32-month fight for independence from Nigeria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: The Murder (Abolition of Death Penalty) Act 1965 is given Royal Assent, formally... (1965)
On November 8, 1965: The Murder (Abolition of Death Penalty) Act 1965 is given Royal Assent, formally abolishing the death penalty in the United Kingdom for almost all crimes. This historical event c
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: American forces battle and defeat the British and... (1779)
On August 29, 1779: American Revolutionary War: American forces battle and defeat the British and Iroquois forces at the Battle of Newtown. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: American Civil War: Fort Fisher in North Carolina falls to the Union, thus... (1865)
On January 15, 1865: American Civil War: Fort Fisher in North Carolina falls to the Union, thus cutting off the last major seaport of the Confederacy. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: Pope John Paul II receives a delegation from the Polish trade union Solidarity... (1981)
On January 15, 1981: Pope John Paul II receives a delegation from the Polish trade union Solidarity at the Vatican led by Lech WaΕΔsa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: Operation Grapple X, Round C1: The United Kingdom conducts its first successful... (1957)
On November 8, 1957: Operation Grapple X, Round C1: The United Kingdom conducts its first successful hydrogen bomb test over Kiritimati in the Pacific. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: The Alvor Agreement is signed, ending the Angolan War of Independence and giving... (1975)
On January 15, 1975: The Alvor Agreement is signed, ending the Angolan War of Independence and giving Angola independence from Portugal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: Greek War of Independence: Demetrios Ypsilantis is elected president of the... (1822)
On January 15, 1822: Greek War of Independence: Demetrios Ypsilantis is elected president of the legislative assembly. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift
On This Day: Spanish Civil War: Nationalists and Republicans both withdraw after suffering... (1937)
On January 15, 1937: Spanish Civil War: Nationalists and Republicans both withdraw after suffering heavy losses, ending the Second Battle of the Corunna Road. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Hatshepsut dies at the age of 50 and is buried in the Valley of the Kings. (1458 BC)
On January 16, 1458 BC: Hatshepsut dies at the age of 50 and is buried in the Valley of the Kings. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its imp
On This Day: The Kenyan Army suffers its worst defeat ever in a battle with Al-Shabaab... (2016)
On January 15, 2016: The Kenyan Army suffers its worst defeat ever in a battle with Al-Shabaab Islamic insurgents in El-Adde, Somalia. An estimated 150 Kenyan soldiers are killed in the battle. This
On This Day: Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus is granted the title Augustus by the Roman... (27 BC)
On January 16, 27 BC: Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus is granted the title Augustus by the Roman Senate, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Saint Marcellus's flood kills at least 25,000 people on the shores of the North... (1362)
On January 16, 1362: Saint Marcellus's flood kills at least 25,000 people on the shores of the North Sea. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: World War II: Gunners of the Ceylon Garrison Artillery on Horsburgh Island in... (1942)
On May 8, 1942: World War II: Gunners of the Ceylon Garrison Artillery on Horsburgh Island in the Cocos Islands rebel in the Cocos Islands Mutiny. Their mutiny is crushed and three of them are execute
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