Orthodox Illustrations
Theosis, liturgical tradition, patristic theology.
Key question: “How does this reveal the path to union with God?”
16504 illustrations found
On This Day: A slave revolt in the Cherokee Nation commences. (1842)
On November 15, 1842: A slave revolt in the Cherokee Nation commences. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the face of adversity. Consider
On This Day: Bohemia is granted freedom of religion through the Letter of Majesty by the Holy... (1609)
On July 9, 1609: Bohemia is granted freedom of religion through the Letter of Majesty by the Holy Roman Emperor, Rudolf II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: Eduskunta declares itself the supreme state power of Finland, prompting its... (1917)
On November 15, 1917: Eduskunta declares itself the supreme state power of Finland, prompting its declaration of independence and secession from Russia. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Guadalcanal ends in a decisive Allied victory. (1942)
On November 15, 1942: World War II: The Battle of Guadalcanal ends in a decisive Allied victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: Vietnam War: Easter Offensive: American forces begin sustained air strikes and... (1972)
On April 6, 1972: Vietnam War: Easter Offensive: American forces begin sustained air strikes and naval bombardments. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On This Day: Cold War: Igor Gouzenko, a Soviet Union embassy clerk, defects to Canada,... (1945)
On September 5, 1945: Cold War: Igor Gouzenko, a Soviet Union embassy clerk, defects to Canada, exposing Soviet espionage in North America, signalling the beginning of the Cold War. This historical e
On This Day: A package from Unabomber Ted Kaczynski begins smoking in the cargo hold of a... (1979)
On November 15, 1979: A package from Unabomber Ted Kaczynski begins smoking in the cargo hold of a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C., forcing the plane to make an emergency landing. This histor
On This Day: Israeli-Palestinian conflict: An independent State of Palestine is proclaimed by... (1988)
On November 15, 1988: Israeli-Palestinian conflict: An independent State of Palestine is proclaimed by the Palestinian National Council. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden was killed at the Battle of Lützen during the... (1632)
On November 16, 1632: King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden was killed at the Battle of Lützen during the Thirty Years' War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: Iva Toguri D'Aquino, a Japanese American who broadcast under the name Orphan... (1945)
On September 5, 1945: Iva Toguri D'Aquino, a Japanese American who broadcast under the name Orphan Annie during World War II, is arrested in Yokohama by U.S. military authorities amid widespread specu
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Groton Heights takes place, resulting... (1781)
On September 6, 1781: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Groton Heights takes place, resulting in a British victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: The Mechanics' Institution is established in Manchester, England at the... (1824)
On April 7, 1824: The Mechanics' Institution is established in Manchester, England at the Bridgewater Arms hotel, as part of a national movement for the education of working men. The institute is the
On This Day: End of Burmese-Siamese War (1765-1767). (1767)
On April 7, 1767: End of Burmese-Siamese War (1765-1767). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when p
On This Day: World War II: In support of the Battle of Hürtgen Forest, the town of Düren is... (1944)
On November 16, 1944: World War II: In support of the Battle of Hürtgen Forest, the town of Düren is destroyed by Allied aircraft. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: Vietnam War: President Richard Nixon announces his decision to quicken the pace... (1971)
On April 7, 1971: Vietnam War: President Richard Nixon announces his decision to quicken the pace of Vietnamization. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: The Battle of Dayr al-'Aqul saves Baghdad from the Saffarids. (876)
On April 8, 876: The Battle of Dayr al-'Aqul saves Baghdad from the Saffarids. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Con
On This Day: Half-Life 2 is released, a game winning 39 Game of the Year awards and being... (2004)
On November 16, 2004: Half-Life 2 is released, a game winning 39 Game of the Year awards and being cited as one of the best games ever made. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: French victory in the Battle of Melle allows them to capture Ghent in the days... (1745)
On July 9, 1745: French victory in the Battle of Melle allows them to capture Ghent in the days after. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On This Day: Egyptian-Ottoman War: Egyptian forces decisively defeat Ottoman troops at the... (1832)
On December 21, 1832: Egyptian-Ottoman War: Egyptian forces decisively defeat Ottoman troops at the Battle of Konya. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On This Day: French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Bridge of Arcole: French forces defeat... (1796)
On November 17, 1796: French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Bridge of Arcole: French forces defeat the Austrians in Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: In Egypt, the Suez Canal, linking the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea, is... (1869)
On November 17, 1869: In Egypt, the Suez Canal, linking the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea, is inaugurated. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: American Civil War: Siege of Knoxville begins: During the Knoxville campaign,... (1863)
On November 17, 1863: American Civil War: Siege of Knoxville begins: During the Knoxville campaign, Confederate forces under General James Longstreet besiege the city of Knoxville, Tennessee and its U
On This Day: Sikh nationalists declare the independence of Khalistan from India; it is not... (1987)
On October 7, 1987: Sikh nationalists declare the independence of Khalistan from India; it is not internationally recognized. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about t
On This Day: Mother Teresa establishes the Missionaries of Charity. (1950)
On October 7, 1950: Mother Teresa establishes the Missionaries of Charity. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion to others. Consider u