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Theosis, liturgical tradition, patristic theology.
Key question: “How does this reveal the path to union with God?”
16504 illustrations found
On January 25, 1945: World War II: The Battle of the Bulge ends. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it
On January 25, 1917: Sinking of the SS Laurentic after hitting two German mines off the coast of northwest Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leade
On December 12, 1988: The Clapham Junction rail crash kills thirty-five and injures hundreds after two collisions of three commuter trains—one of the worst train crashes in the United Kingdom. This h
On January 25, 1918: The Ukrainian People's Republic declares independence from Soviet Russia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberati
On January 25, 1704: The Apalachee massacre: A combined British and Muscogee force from the Province of Carolina destroys the main fortified mission of Ayubale, breaking Spain's hold on Spanish Florid
On January 25, 2011: The first wave of the Egyptian revolution begins throughout the country, marked by street demonstrations, rallies, acts of civil disobedience, riots, labour strikes, and violent c
On December 14, 1998: Yugoslav Wars: The Yugoslav Army ambushes a group of Kosovo Liberation Army fighters attempting to smuggle weapons from Albania into Kosovo, killing 36. This historical event ca
On April 19, 2005: Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger is elected to the papacy and becomes Pope Benedict XVI. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On July 29, 923: Battle of Firenzuola: Lombard forces under King Rudolph II and Adalbert I, margrave of Ivrea, defeat the dethroned Emperor Berengar I of Italy at Firenzuola (Tuscany). This historica
On July 29, 2005: Astronomers announce their discovery of the dwarf planet Eris. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider u
On January 26, 1564: The Grand Duchy of Lithuania defeats the Tsardom of Russia in the Battle of Ula during the Livonian War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On October 25, 285 or 286: Execution of Saints Crispin and Crispinian during the reign of Diocletian, now the patron saints of leather workers, curriers, and shoemakers. This historical event can ser
On January 25, 1949: The first Emmy Awards are presented in the United States; the venue is the Hollywood Athletic Club. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's
On January 25, 1998: During a historic visit to Cuba, Pope John Paul II demands political reforms and the release of political prisoners while condemning US attempts to isolate the country. This hist
On November 25, 571 BC: Servius Tullius, king of Rome, celebrates the first of his three triumphs for his victory over the Etruscans. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On April 20, 1884: Pope Leo XIII publishes the encyclical Humanum genus, condemning Freemasonry. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and libera
On January 26, 1699: For the first time, the Ottoman Empire permanently cedes territory to the Christian powers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring n
On January 26, 1855: Point No Point Treaty is signed in Washington Territory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider
On January 26, 1930: The Indian National Congress declares 26 January as Independence Day or as the day for Poorna Swaraj ("Complete Independence") which occurred 17 years later. This historical even
On January 26, 1861: American Civil War: The state of Louisiana secedes from the Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of his
On January 26, 1939: Spanish Civil War: Catalonia Offensive: Troops loyal to nationalist General Francisco Franco and aided by Italy take Barcelona. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On January 26, 1918: Finnish Civil War: A group of Red Guards hangs a red lantern atop the tower of Helsinki Workers' Hall to symbolically mark the start of the war. This historical event can serve a
On November 25, 1510: Portuguese conquest of Goa: Portuguese naval forces under the command of Afonso de Albuquerque, and local mercenaries working for privateer Timoji, seize Goa from the Bijapur Sul
On December 11, 1981: El Mozote massacre: Armed forces in El Salvador kill an estimated 900 civilians in an anti-guerrilla campaign during the Salvadoran Civil War. This historical event can serve as