Orthodox Illustrations
Theosis, liturgical tradition, patristic theology.
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On This Day: The Tang dynasty scores a decisive victory over their rival Xue Rengao at the... (618)
On November 29, 618: The Tang dynasty scores a decisive victory over their rival Xue Rengao at the Battle of Qianshuiyuan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: A large earthquake damages the areas of the Crusaders in the Middle East.... (1114)
On November 29, 1114: A large earthquake damages the areas of the Crusaders in the Middle East. Antioch, Mamistra, Marash and Edessa are hit by the shocks. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: During the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Fort Cumberland, Nova... (1776)
On November 29, 1776: During the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Fort Cumberland, Nova Scotia, comes to an end with the arrival of British reinforcements. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Missionaries Dr. Marcus Whitman, his wife Narcissa, and 15 others are killed by... (1847)
On November 29, 1847: Missionaries Dr. Marcus Whitman, his wife Narcissa, and 15 others are killed by Cayuse and Umatilla Indians, causing the Cayuse War. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: Glorious Revolution: William of Orange captures Exeter. (1688)
On November 9, 1688: Glorious Revolution: William of Orange captures Exeter. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consi
On This Day: Louis the Bavarian defeats his cousin Frederick I of Austria at the Battle of... (1313)
On November 9, 1313: Louis the Bavarian defeats his cousin Frederick I of Austria at the Battle of Gammelsdorf. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On This Day: The Cullinan Diamond is presented to King Edward VII on his birthday. (1907)
On November 9, 1907: The Cullinan Diamond is presented to King Edward VII on his birthday. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Con
On This Day: World War II: A joint German-Soviet military parade in Brest-Litovsk is held to... (1939)
On September 22, 1939: World War II: A joint German-Soviet military parade in Brest-Litovsk is held to celebrate the successful invasion of Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: Twenty-four people are killed when Ansett-ANA Flight 149 crashes in Winton,... (1966)
On September 22, 1966: Twenty-four people are killed when Ansett-ANA Flight 149 crashes in Winton, Queensland, Australia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On This Day: The Battle of Coulmiers ends in a Pyrrhic victory for the French army during the... (1870)
On November 9, 1870: The Battle of Coulmiers ends in a Pyrrhic victory for the French army during the Franco-German War of 1870. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese Army withdraws from the Battle of... (1937)
On November 9, 1937: Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese Army withdraws from the Battle of Shanghai. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On This Day: Latvian forces defeat the West Russian Volunteer Army at Riga in the Latvian War... (1919)
On November 11, 1919: Latvian forces defeat the West Russian Volunteer Army at Riga in the Latvian War of Independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gif
On This Day: The Greek-Serbian Treaty of Alliance is signed, paving the way for the Second... (1913)
On June 1, 1913: The Greek-Serbian Treaty of Alliance is signed, paving the way for the Second Balkan War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace
On This Day: Malawi declares its independence from the United Kingdom. (1964)
On July 6, 1964: Malawi declares its independence from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using i
On This Day: Battle of Beaver Dams: A British and Indian combined force defeats the United... (1813)
On June 24, 1813: Battle of Beaver Dams: A British and Indian combined force defeats the United States Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
On This Day: The Treaty of Åbo ended the 1741-1743 Russo-Swedish War. (1743)
On August 7, 1743: The Treaty of Åbo ended the 1741-1743 Russo-Swedish War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider us
On This Day: Remembrance Day bombing: A Provisional IRA bomb explodes in Enniskillen,... (1987)
On November 8, 1987: Remembrance Day bombing: A Provisional IRA bomb explodes in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland during a ceremony honouring those who had died in wars involving British forces. Twelve p
On This Day: The Tomb of the Unknowns is dedicated by U.S. President Warren G. Harding at... (1921)
On November 11, 1921: The Tomb of the Unknowns is dedicated by U.S. President Warren G. Harding at Arlington National Cemetery. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: The People's Liberation Army Air Force is founded. (1949)
On November 11, 1949: The People's Liberation Army Air Force is founded. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it
On This Day: The Battle of Arnemuiden, in which a French force defeats the English, is the... (1338)
On September 23, 1338: The Battle of Arnemuiden, in which a French force defeats the English, is the first naval battle of the Hundred Years' War and the first naval battle in which gunpowder artiller
On This Day: World War I: The Battle of Haifa takes place in present-day Israel, part of the... (1918)
On September 23, 1918: World War I: The Battle of Haifa takes place in present-day Israel, part of the Ottoman Empire at that time. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially renounces polygamy. (1890)
On September 24, 1890: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially renounces polygamy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of fa
On This Day: Sweden declares war on its ally the United Kingdom to begin the Anglo-Swedish... (1810)
On November 17, 1810: Sweden declares war on its ally the United Kingdom to begin the Anglo-Swedish War, although no fighting ever takes place. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: Franco-Prussian War: Léon Gambetta escapes the siege of Paris in a hot-air... (1870)
On October 7, 1870: Franco-Prussian War: Léon 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