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: Papua New Guinea gains independence from Australia. (1975)
On September 16, 1975: Papua New Guinea gains independence from Australia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using i
On This Day: During the Let Yet Kone massacre, the Burmese military kills 13 villagers,... (2022)
On September 16, 2022: During the Let Yet Kone massacre, the Burmese military kills 13 villagers, including eight children, after attacking a school in Sagaing Region, Myanmar. This historical event
On This Day: French Revolution: Maximilien Robespierre proposes the Self-denying Ordinance. (1791)
On May 15, 1791: French Revolution: Maximilien Robespierre proposes the Self-denying Ordinance. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the event
On This Day: The Treaty of Bergerac is signed between King Henry III of France and the... (1577)
On September 17, 1577: The Treaty of Bergerac is signed between King Henry III of France and the Huguenots. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership an
On This Day: Sweden wins a major victory at the Battle of Breitenfeld against the Holy Roman... (1631)
On September 17, 1631: Sweden wins a major victory at the Battle of Breitenfeld against the Holy Roman Empire during the Thirty Years' War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: The Treaty of Fort Pitt is signed. It is the first formal treaty between the... (1778)
On September 17, 1778: The Treaty of Fort Pitt is signed. It is the first formal treaty between the United States and a Native American tribe. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill
On This Day: The Treaty of Montgomery recognises Llywelyn ap Gruffudd as Prince of Wales, but... (1267)
On September 29, 1267: The Treaty of Montgomery recognises Llywelyn ap Gruffudd as Prince of Wales, but only as a vassal of King Henry III. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: American Civil War: George B. McClellan's Army of the Potomac halts the first... (1862)
On September 17, 1862: American Civil War: George B. McClellan's Army of the Potomac halts the first invasion of the North by Robert E. Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia in the single-day Battle o
On This Day: Philippine-American War: Filipinos under Juan Cailles defeat Americans under... (1900)
On September 17, 1900: Philippine-American War: Filipinos under Juan Cailles defeat Americans under Colonel Benjamin F. Cheatham Jr. at Mabitac. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: World War I: The Race to the Sea begins. (1914)
On September 17, 1914: World War I: The Race to the Sea begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it
On This Day: World War II: German submarine U-29 sinks the British aircraft carrier... (1939)
On September 17, 1939: World War II: German submarine U-29 sinks the British aircraft carrier HMS Courageous. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to cou
On This Day: World War II: A decree of the Soviet State Committee of Defense restores... (1941)
On September 17, 1941: World War II: A decree of the Soviet State Committee of Defense restores compulsory military training. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about t
On This Day: World War II: Soviet forces enter Tehran during the Anglo-Soviet invasion of... (1941)
On September 17, 1941: World War II: Soviet forces enter Tehran during the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: World War II: Allied airborne troops parachute into the Netherlands as the... (1944)
On September 17, 1944: World War II: Allied airborne troops parachute into the Netherlands as the "Market" half of Operation Market Garden and British XXX Corps advances into the Netherlands as the "G
On This Day: World War II: Five hundred aircraft of the U.S. 8th Air Force devastate... (1943)
On November 3, 1943: World War II: Five hundred aircraft of the U.S. 8th Air Force devastate Wilhelmshaven harbor in Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: Fourpeaked Mountain in Alaska erupts, marking the first eruption for the volcano... (2006)
On September 17, 2006: Fourpeaked Mountain in Alaska erupts, marking the first eruption for the volcano in at least 10,000 years. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: Norwegian king Harald Hardrada lands with Tostig Godwinson at the mouth of the... (1066)
On September 18, 1066: Norwegian king Harald Hardrada lands with Tostig Godwinson at the mouth of the Humber River and begins his invasion of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: Battle of Kapetron between a combined Byzantine-Georgian army and a Seljuq army. (1048)
On September 18, 1048: Battle of Kapetron between a combined Byzantine-Georgian army and a Seljuq army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: The Treaty of Belgrade is signed, whereby Austria cedes lands south of the Sava... (1739)
On September 18, 1739: The Treaty of Belgrade is signed, whereby Austria cedes lands south of the Sava and Danube rivers to the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: George I arrives in Great Britain after becoming king on August 1. (1714)
On September 18, 1714: George I arrives in Great Britain after becoming king on August 1. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Cons
On This Day: Philip Augustus becomes king of France at the age of fifteen. (1180)
On September 18, 1180: Philip Augustus becomes king of France at the age of fifteen. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider
On This Day: French and Indian War: The Articles of Capitulation of Quebec are signed. (1759)
On September 18, 1759: French and Indian War: The Articles of Capitulation of Quebec are signed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: Chinese Civil War: The Battle of Dengbu Island occurs. (1949)
On November 3, 1949: Chinese Civil War: The Battle of Dengbu Island occurs. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid
On This Day: Second Boer War: The Battle of Leliefontein takes place, during which the Royal... (1900)
On November 7, 1900: Second Boer War: The Battle of Leliefontein takes place, during which the Royal Canadian Dragoons win three Victoria Crosses. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon