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: War of 1812: The Army of the Northwest defeats a British and Native Canadian... (1813)
On October 5, 1813: War of 1812: The Army of the Northwest defeats a British and Native Canadian force threatening Detroit. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: French Revolution: King Louis XVI is forced to change his residence from... (1789)
On October 6, 1789: French Revolution: King Louis XVI is forced to change his residence from Versailles to the Tuileries Palace. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: King George III issues the Royal Proclamation of 1763, closing Indigenous lands... (1763)
On October 7, 1763: King George III issues the Royal Proclamation of 1763, closing Indigenous lands in North America north and west of the Alleghenies to white settlements. This historical event can
On This Day: Pope Paul VI begins the first papal visit to the Americas. (1965)
On October 4, 1965: Pope Paul VI begins the first papal visit to the Americas. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider usi
On This Day: The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty is opened for... (1991)
On October 4, 1991: The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty is opened for signature. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of pe
On This Day: World War I: The Battle of Broodseinde is fought between the British and German... (1917)
On October 4, 1917: World War I: The Battle of Broodseinde is fought between the British and German armies in Flanders. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God
On This Day: The Rome General Peace Accords end a 16-year civil war in Mozambique. (1992)
On October 4, 1992: The Rome General Peace Accords end a 16-year civil war in Mozambique. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken worl
On This Day: The Coverdale Bible is printed, with translations into English by William... (1535)
On October 4, 1535: The Coverdale Bible is printed, with translations into English by William Tyndale and Myles Coverdale. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: Thirty Years' War: The Swedish Army defeats the armies of Saxony and the Holy... (1636)
On October 4, 1636: Thirty Years' War: The Swedish Army defeats the armies of Saxony and the Holy Roman Empire at the Battle of Wittstock. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: Nine Years' War: Piedmontese troops are defeated by the French. (1693)
On October 4, 1693: Nine Years' War: Piedmontese troops are defeated by the French. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history
On This Day: King Louis the Pious is crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by the Pope. (816)
On October 5, 816: King Louis the Pious is crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by the Pope. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impac
On This Day: The United Kingdom successfully tests a nuclear weapon in the Montebello... (1952)
On October 3, 1952: The United Kingdom successfully tests a nuclear weapon in the Montebello Islands, Western Australia, to become the world's third nuclear power. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: The German Democratic Republic is abolished and becomes part of the Federal... (1990)
On October 3, 1990: The German Democratic Republic is abolished and becomes part of the Federal Republic of Germany; the event is afterwards celebrated as German Unity Day. This historical event can
On This Day: World War II: German forces murder 92 civilians in Lingiades, Greece. (1943)
On October 3, 1943: World War II: German forces murder 92 civilians in Lingiades, Greece. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On This Day: Svante Pรครคbo is awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. (2022)
On October 3, 2022: Svante Pรครคbo is awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hist
On This Day: The Act of Union joining England and Scotland to form the Kingdom of Great... (1707)
On May 1, 1707: The Act of Union joining England and Scotland to form the Kingdom of Great Britain takes effect. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes is renamed to Yugoslavia by King... (1929)
On October 3, 1929: The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes is renamed to Yugoslavia by King Alexander I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership an
On This Day: Otto IV is crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Innocent III. (1209)
On October 4, 1209: Otto IV is crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Innocent III. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: In a revolution in Portugal the monarchy is overthrown and a republic is... (1910)
On October 5, 1910: In a revolution in Portugal the monarchy is overthrown and a republic is declared. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: American militia defeat royalist irregulars led by... (1780)
On October 7, 1780: American Revolutionary War: American militia defeat royalist irregulars led by British major Patrick Ferguson at the Battle of Kings Mountain in South Carolina, often regarded as t
On This Day: Guinea declares its independence from France. (1958)
On October 2, 1958: Guinea declares its independence from France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when pr
On This Day: The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments are signed by U.S.... (1996)
On October 2, 1996: The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments are signed by U.S. President Bill Clinton. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of
On This Day: By plebiscite, the citizens of the Papal States accept annexation by the Kingdom... (1870)
On October 2, 1870: By plebiscite, the citizens of the Papal States accept annexation by the Kingdom of Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: The Treaty of Niลก is signed by the Ottoman Empire and Russia ending the... (1739)
On October 3, 1739: The Treaty of Niลก is signed by the Ottoman Empire and Russia ending the Russian-Turkish War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of