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: A team of rock climbers led by Warren Harding completes the first ascent of The... (1958)
On November 12, 1958: A team of rock climbers led by Warren Harding completes the first ascent of The Nose on El Capitan in Yosemite Valley. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: Battle of Alnwick: in an English victory over the Scots, Malcolm III of... (1093)
On November 13, 1093: Battle of Alnwick: in an English victory over the Scots, Malcolm III of Scotland, and his son Edward, are killed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: Battle of the Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. (655)
On November 15, 655: Battle of the Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: King Gyanendra of Nepal carries out a coup d'état to capture the democracy,... (2005)
On February 1, 2005: King Gyanendra of Nepal carries out a coup d'état to capture the democracy, becoming Chairman of the Councils of ministers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: World War II: U.S. Navy conducts Marshalls-Gilberts raids, the first offensive... (1942)
On February 1, 1942: World War II: U.S. Navy conducts Marshalls-Gilberts raids, the first offensive action by the United States against Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater. This historical event c
On This Day: Józef Piłsudski assumes supreme military power in Poland - symbolic first day of... (1918)
On November 11, 1918: Józef Piłsudski assumes supreme military power in Poland - symbolic first day of Polish independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: The capital of Upper Canada is moved from Newark to York. (1796)
On February 1, 1796: The capital of Upper Canada is moved from Newark to York. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Con
On This Day: Great Britain, defeated by Boers in key battles, names Lord Roberts commander of... (1900)
On February 1, 1900: Great Britain, defeated by Boers in key battles, names Lord Roberts commander of British forces in South Africa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: War on drugs: The United Nations agrees upon and promulgates the United Nations... (1988)
On December 20, 1988: War on drugs: The United Nations agrees upon and promulgates the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, one of three maj
On This Day: Lisbon Regicide: King Carlos I of Portugal and Infante Luis Filipe are shot dead... (1908)
On February 1, 1908: Lisbon Regicide: King Carlos I of Portugal and Infante Luis Filipe are shot dead in Lisbon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: Russia-United Kingdom relations are restored, over six years after the Communist... (1924)
On February 1, 1924: Russia-United Kingdom relations are restored, over six years after the Communist revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leaders
On This Day: A powerful earthquake occurs in Edo, Japan, causing considerable damage in the... (1855)
On November 11, 1855: A powerful earthquake occurs in Edo, Japan, causing considerable damage in the Kantō region from the shaking and subsequent fires. It had a death toll of 7,000-10,000 people and
On This Day: Slavery is abolished in Mauritius. (1835)
On February 1, 1835: Slavery is abolished in Mauritius. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the dignity and worth of every person made in God's image. Consider usi
On This Day: Second Schleswig War: Prussian forces crossed the border into Schleswig,... (1864)
On February 1, 1864: Second Schleswig War: Prussian forces crossed the border into Schleswig, starting the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On This Day: Indonesian National Revolution: The Dutch military captures Yogyakarta, the... (1948)
On December 20, 1948: Indonesian National Revolution: The Dutch military captures Yogyakarta, the temporary capital of the newly formed Republic of Indonesia. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Vietnam War: In a propaganda ceremony in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, three American... (1967)
On November 11, 1967: Vietnam War: In a propaganda ceremony in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, three American prisoners of war are released by the Viet Cong and turned over to "new left" antiwar activist Tom Ha
On This Day: The First Peace of Thorn is signed in Thorn (Toruń), Monastic State of the... (1411)
On February 1, 1411: The First Peace of Thorn is signed in Thorn (Toruń), Monastic State of the Teutonic Knights (Prussia). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: The Marathas defeat the Afghans in the Battle of Attock and capture the city. (1758)
On April 28, 1758: The Marathas defeat the Afghans in the Battle of Attock and capture the city. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: The Asturian queen Adosinda is held at a monastery to prevent her nephew from... (783)
On November 26, 783: The Asturian queen Adosinda is held at a monastery to prevent her nephew from retaking the throne from Mauregatus. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: French Revolutionary Wars: France declares war on the United Kingdom and the... (1793)
On February 1, 1793: French Revolutionary Wars: France declares war on the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: War of 1812: In the Battle of Stoney Creek, considered a critical turning point... (1813)
On June 6, 1813: War of 1812: In the Battle of Stoney Creek, considered a critical turning point in the war, a British force of 700 under John Vincent defeats an American force twice its size under Wi
On This Day: Abbasid general Ahmad ibn Kayghalagh leads a raid against the Byzantine Empire,... (906)
On October 22, 906: Abbasid general Ahmad ibn Kayghalagh leads a raid against the Byzantine Empire, taking 4,000-5,000 captives. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: The Crown of St. Stephen (also known as the Holy Crown of Hungary) goes on... (1978)
On January 31, 1978: The Crown of St. Stephen (also known as the Holy Crown of Hungary) goes on public display after being returned to Hungary from the United States, where it was held after World War
On This Day: World War II: The last German formations withdraw from Finland to Norway. The... (1945)
On April 27, 1945: World War II: The last German formations withdraw from Finland to Norway. The Lapland War and thus, World War II in Finland, comes to an end and the Raising the Flag on the Three-Co