Orthodox Illustrations
Theosis, liturgical tradition, patristic theology.
Key question: βHow does this reveal the path to union with God?β
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On This Day: Tony Blair becomes the first Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to address the... (1998)
On November 26, 1998: Tony Blair becomes the first Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to address the Oireachtas, the parliament of the Republic of Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: The ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2, now out of service, docks in Dubai. (2008)
On November 26, 2008: The ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2, now out of service, docks in Dubai. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. C
On This Day: Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont. (1095)
On November 27, 1095: Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
On This Day: Adoption of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Poland. (1815)
On November 27, 1815: Adoption of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it
On This Day: Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Tamil politician and former MP S. Sivamaharajah... (2006)
On August 20, 2006: Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Tamil politician and former MP S. Sivamaharajah is shot dead at his home in Tellippalai. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: American Indian Wars: Battle of Washita River: United States Army Lieutenant... (1868)
On November 27, 1868: American Indian Wars: Battle of Washita River: United States Army Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer leads an attack on Cheyenne living on reservation land. This histori
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: CARE (then the Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe) is founded to... (1945)
On November 27, 1945: CARE (then the Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe) is founded to send CARE Packages of food relief to Europe after World War II. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: The Battle of Dunkeld in Scotland. (1689)
On August 21, 1689: The Battle of Dunkeld in Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when prea
On This Day: Treaty of Andelot: King Guntram of Burgundy recognizes Childebert II as his... (587)
On November 28, 587: Treaty of Andelot: King Guntram of Burgundy recognizes Childebert II as his heir. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its
On This Day: The first Treaty of Hopewell is signed, by which the United States acknowledges... (1785)
On November 28, 1785: The first Treaty of Hopewell is signed, by which the United States acknowledges Cherokee lands in what is now East Tennessee. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: Ka LΔ Hui (Hawaiian Independence Day): The Kingdom of Hawaii is officially... (1843)
On November 28, 1843: Ka LΔ Hui (Hawaiian Independence Day): The Kingdom of Hawaii is officially recognized by the United Kingdom and France as an independent nation. This historical event can serve
On This Day: American Civil War: In the Battle of Cane Hill, Union troops under General James... (1862)
On November 28, 1862: American Civil War: In the Battle of Cane Hill, Union troops under General James G. Blunt defeat General John Marmaduke's Confederates. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: Albania declares its independence from the Ottoman Empire. (1912)
On November 28, 1912: Albania declares its independence from the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider u
On This Day: Lady Astor is elected as a Member of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. She... (1919)
On November 28, 1919: Lady Astor is elected as a Member of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. She is the first woman to sit in the House of Commons. (Countess Markievicz, the first to be elected, r
On This Day: Mariner program: NASA launches the Mariner 4 probe toward Mars. (1964)
On November 28, 1964: Mariner program: NASA launches the Mariner 4 probe toward Mars. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histo
On This Day: World War II: Tehran Conference: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British... (1943)
On November 28, 1943: World War II: Tehran Conference: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin meet in Tehran, Iran, to discuss
On This Day: Vietnam War: National Security Council members agree to recommend that U.S.... (1964)
On November 28, 1964: Vietnam War: National Security Council members agree to recommend that U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson adopt a plan for a two-stage escalation of bombing in North Vietnam. This
On This Day: The Cruise of the Kings, a royal cruise organised by the Queen Consort of... (1954)
On August 23, 1954: The Cruise of the Kings, a royal cruise organised by the Queen Consort of Greece, Frederica of Hanover, departs from Marseille, France. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: East Timor declares its independence from Portugal. (1975)
On November 28, 1975: East Timor declares its independence from Portugal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it
On This Day: The first successful adding machine in the United States is patented by William... (1888)
On August 21, 1888: The first successful adding machine in the United States is patented by William Seward Burroughs. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's cre
On This Day: Iran-Iraq War: Operation Morvarid: The bulk of the Iraqi Navy is destroyed by... (1980)
On November 28, 1980: Iran-Iraq War: Operation Morvarid: The bulk of the Iraqi Navy is destroyed by the Iranian Navy in the Persian Gulf. (Commemorated in Iran as Navy Day.) This historical event can
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
On This Day: Franco-Prussian War: LΓ©on Gambetta escapes the siege of Paris in a hot-air... (1870)
On October 7, 1870: Franco-Prussian War: LΓ©on Gambetta escapes the siege of Paris in a hot-air balloon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t