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: The Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, the largest religious building in... (2004)
On November 23, 2004: The Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, the largest religious building in Georgia, is consecrated. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the end
On This Day: Northwest Indian War: Native American forces defeat the United States, ending... (1790)
On October 22, 1790: Northwest Indian War: Native American forces defeat the United States, ending the Harmar Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God
On This Day: The first National Women's Rights Convention begins in Worcester, Massachusetts. (1850)
On October 23, 1850: The first National Women's Rights Convention begins in Worcester, Massachusetts. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice a
On This Day: World War II: At the battle of Makin the USS Liscome Bay is torpedoed near... (1943)
On November 24, 1943: World War II: At the battle of Makin the USS Liscome Bay is torpedoed near Tarawa and sinks, killing 650 men. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: After a week of mass protests against the Communist regime known as the Velvet... (1989)
On November 24, 1989: After a week of mass protests against the Communist regime known as the Velvet Revolution, Miloš Jakeš and the entire Politburo of the Czechoslovak Communist Party resign from of
On This Day: Five days after the general elections which resulted in a hung parliament,... (2022)
On November 24, 2022: Five days after the general elections which resulted in a hung parliament, opposition leader and former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim is officially named as the 10th prime
On This Day: King Minkhaung I becomes king of Ava. (1400)
On November 25, 1400: King Minkhaung I becomes king of Ava. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching a
On This Day: Elizabeth of York is crowned Queen of England. (1487)
On November 25, 1487: Elizabeth of York is crowned Queen of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when pr
On This Day: The Battle of Lens is the last major military confrontation of the Thirty Years'... (1648)
On August 20, 1648: The Battle of Lens is the last major military confrontation of the Thirty Years' War, contributing to the signing of the Peace of Westphalia in October that year. This historical
On This Day: The Cudgel War begins in Finland (at the time part of Sweden), when peasants... (1596)
On November 25, 1596: The Cudgel War begins in Finland (at the time part of Sweden), when peasants rebel against the imposition of taxes by the nobility. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: French and Indian War: British forces capture Fort Duquesne from French control.... (1758)
On November 25, 1758: French and Indian War: British forces capture Fort Duquesne from French control. Later, Fort Pitt will be built nearby and grow into modern Pittsburgh. This historical event can
On This Day: Partitions of Poland: Stanisław August Poniatowski, the last king of independent... (1795)
On November 25, 1795: Partitions of Poland: Stanisław August Poniatowski, the last king of independent Poland, is forced to abdicate and is exiled to Russia. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of Missionary Ridge: Union forces led by General... (1863)
On November 25, 1863: American Civil War: Battle of Missionary Ridge: Union forces led by General Ulysses S. Grant break the Siege of Chattanooga by routing Confederate troops under General Braxton Br
On This Day: American Indian Wars: In retaliation for the American defeat at the Battle of... (1876)
On November 25, 1876: American Indian Wars: In retaliation for the American defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, United States Army troops sack the sleeping village of Cheyenne Chief Dull Knife
On This Day: American Civil War: The Union Navy captures Fort Morgan, Alabama, thus breaking... (1864)
On August 23, 1864: American Civil War: The Union Navy captures Fort Morgan, Alabama, thus breaking Confederate dominance of all ports on the Gulf of Mexico except Galveston, Texas. This historical e
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Romania begins with a major Soviet Union offensive. (1944)
On August 20, 1944: World War II: The Battle of Romania begins with a major Soviet Union offensive. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the e
On This Day: State funeral of John F. Kennedy; after lying in state at the United States... (1963)
On November 25, 1963: State funeral of John F. Kennedy; after lying in state at the United States Capitol, a Requiem Mass takes place at Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle and the President is burie
On This Day: The King Fahd Causeway is officially opened in the Persian Gulf. (1986)
On November 25, 1986: The King Fahd Causeway is officially opened in the Persian Gulf. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Conside
On This Day: The Battle of Berezina begins during Napoleon's retreat from Russia. (1812)
On November 26, 1812: The Battle of Berezina begins during Napoleon's retreat from Russia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: The Manchester Guardian publishes the 1916 secret Sykes-Picot Agreement between... (1917)
On November 26, 1917: The Manchester Guardian publishes the 1916 secret Sykes-Picot Agreement between the United Kingdom and France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Battle of Papudo: A Spanish navy schooner is defeated by a Chilean corvette... (1865)
On November 26, 1865: Battle of Papudo: A Spanish navy schooner is defeated by a Chilean corvette north of Valparaíso, Chile. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: World War II: The Hull note is given to the Japanese ambassador, demanding that... (1941)
On November 26, 1941: World War II: The Hull note is given to the Japanese ambassador, demanding that Japan withdraw from China and French Indochina, in return for which the United States would lift e
On This Day: The U.S. invasion of Afghanistan begins with an air assault and covert... (2001)
On October 7, 2001: The U.S. invasion of Afghanistan begins with an air assault and covert operations on the ground, starting the longest war in American history. This historical event can serve as a
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