Orthodox Illustrations
Theosis, liturgical tradition, patristic theology.
Key question: “How does this reveal the path to union with God?”
14753 illustrations found
On This Day: The Peruvian Navy is established during the War of Independence. (1821)
On October 8, 1821: The Peruvian Navy is established during the War of Independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consid
On This Day: The Battle of Chaldiran ends with a decisive victory for the Sultan Selim I,... (1514)
On August 23, 1514: The Battle of Chaldiran ends with a decisive victory for the Sultan Selim I, Ottoman Empire, over the Shah Ismail I, founder of the Safavid dynasty. This historical event can serv
On This Day: Australia's Ken Warby sets the current world water speed record of 275.97 knots... (1978)
On October 8, 1978: Australia's Ken Warby sets the current world water speed record of 275.97 knots at Blowering Dam, Australia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: Christian II of Denmark is deposed as king of Sweden and Gustav Vasa is elected... (1521)
On August 23, 1521: Christian II of Denmark is deposed as king of Sweden and Gustav Vasa is elected regent. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature
On This Day: Pope Paul VI arrives in Bogotá, Colombia. It is the first visit of a pope to... (1968)
On August 22, 1968: Pope Paul VI arrives in Bogotá, Colombia. It is the first visit of a pope to Latin America. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation
On This Day: World War I: The British Expeditionary Force and the French Fifth Army begin... (1914)
On August 23, 1914: World War I: The British Expeditionary Force and the French Fifth Army begin their Great Retreat before the German Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: Odoacer, chieftain of the Germanic tribes (Herulic - Scirian foederati), is... (476)
On August 23, 476: Odoacer, chieftain of the Germanic tribes (Herulic - Scirian foederati), is proclaimed rex Italiae ("King of Italy") by his troops. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy is crowned king of England, at... (1066)
On December 25, 1066: William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy is crowned king of England, at Westminster Abbey, London. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: Siege of Jerusalem: The city surrenders to the Khwarazmiyya, ending Christian... (1244)
On August 23, 1244: Siege of Jerusalem: The city surrenders to the Khwarazmiyya, ending Christian control of the Jerusalem for the next 672 years. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Count Roger II of Sicily is crowned the first king of Sicily. (1130)
On December 25, 1130: Count Roger II of Sicily is crowned the first king of Sicily. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider u
On This Day: Dmitar Zvonimir is crowned King of Croatia. (1075)
On October 8, 1075: Dmitar Zvonimir is crowned King of Croatia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachi
On This Day: Grigori Perelman is awarded the Fields Medal for his proof of the Poincaré... (2006)
On August 22, 2006: Grigori Perelman is awarded the Fields Medal for his proof of the Poincaré conjecture in mathematics but refuses to accept the medal. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Norman mercenaries land at Bannow Bay in Leinster, marking the beginning of the... (1169)
On May 1, 1169: Norman mercenaries land at Bannow Bay in Leinster, marking the beginning of the Norman invasion of Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: World War II: Kharkiv is liberated by the Soviet Red Army for the second time... (1943)
On August 23, 1943: World War II: Kharkiv is liberated by the Soviet Red Army for the second time after the Battle of Kursk. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about th
On This Day: Ethnic clashes over grazing rights for cattle in Kenya's Tana River District... (2012)
On August 22, 2012: Ethnic clashes over grazing rights for cattle in Kenya's Tana River District result in more than 52 deaths. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Nicaraguan Revolution: The FSLN seizes the National Congress of Nicaragua, along... (1978)
On August 22, 1978: Nicaraguan Revolution: The FSLN seizes the National Congress of Nicaragua, along with over a thousand hostages. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: Mladen II Šubić of Bribir is deposed as the Croatian Ban after the Battle of... (1322)
On October 8, 1322: Mladen II Šubić of Bribir is deposed as the Croatian Ban after the Battle of Bliska. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: John Rogers is burned at the stake, becoming the first English Protestant martyr... (1555)
On February 4, 1555: John Rogers is burned at the stake, becoming the first English Protestant martyr under Mary I of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: The Battle of Tagliacozzo: The army of Prince Conradin is nearly destroyed by... (1268)
On August 23, 1268: The Battle of Tagliacozzo: The army of Prince Conradin is nearly destroyed by Charles of Anjou, ending Hohenstaufen control over the Kingdom of Sicily and leaving the Angevins in c
On This Day: Iceland is the first nation in the world to recognize the independence of the... (1991)
On August 22, 1991: Iceland is the first nation in the world to recognize the independence of the Baltic states. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of fr
On This Day: The District of Columbia Voting Rights Amendment is passed by the U.S. Congress,... (1978)
On August 22, 1978: The District of Columbia Voting Rights Amendment is passed by the U.S. Congress, although it is never ratified by a sufficient number of states. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Second Sino-Japanese War: Harbin, Manchuria, falls to Japan. (1932)
On February 4, 1932: Second Sino-Japanese War: Harbin, Manchuria, falls to Japan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
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 Queen Charlotte earthquake is Canada's strongest since the 1700 Cascadia... (1949)
On August 22, 1949: The Queen Charlotte earthquake is Canada's strongest since the 1700 Cascadia earthquake. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership a