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: Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Hamburg. (1762)
On May 22, 1762: Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Hamburg. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when
On This Day: Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II and Danish King Christian IV sign the Treaty of... (1629)
On May 22, 1629: Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II and Danish King Christian IV sign the Treaty of Lübeck ending Danish intervention in the Thirty Years' War. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: War of Saint Sabas: In the Battle of Trapani, the Venetians defeat a larger... (1266)
On June 23, 1266: War of Saint Sabas: In the Battle of Trapani, the Venetians defeat a larger Genoese fleet, capturing all its ships. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with... (1940)
On June 22, 1940: World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Germany, in the same railroad car in which the Germans signed the Armistice in 1918. This historical event
On This Day: World War II: Opening day of the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration against the... (1944)
On June 22, 1944: World War II: Opening day of the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration against the Army Group Centre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On This Day: Seven Years' War: Battle of Krefeld: British, Hanoverian, and Prussian forces... (1758)
On June 23, 1758: Seven Years' War: Battle of Krefeld: British, Hanoverian, and Prussian forces defeat French troops at Krefeld in Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Okinawa comes to an end with an American... (1945)
On June 22, 1945: World War II: The Battle of Okinawa comes to an end with an American flag-raising ceremony. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On This Day: First War of Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn (south of... (1314)
On June 23, 1314: First War of Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn (south of Stirling) begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom
On This Day: The ship HMT Empire Windrush brought the first group of 802 West Indian... (1948)
On June 22, 1948: The ship HMT Empire Windrush brought the first group of 802 West Indian immigrants to Tilbury, marking the start of modern immigration to the United Kingdom. This historical event c
On This Day: Battle of Plassey: Three thousand British troops under Robert Clive defeat a... (1757)
On June 23, 1757: Battle of Plassey: Three thousand British troops under Robert Clive defeat a 50,000-strong Indian army under Siraj ud-Daulah at Plassey. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: Seven Years' War: Battle of Landeshut: Austria defeats Prussia. (1760)
On June 23, 1760: Seven Years' War: Battle of Landeshut: Austria defeats Prussia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: William Penn signs a friendship treaty with Lenape Indians in Pennsylvania. (1683)
On June 23, 1683: William Penn signs a friendship treaty with Lenape Indians in Pennsylvania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken
On This Day: American Revolution: Battle of Springfield fought in and around Springfield, New... (1780)
On June 23, 1780: American Revolution: Battle of Springfield fought in and around Springfield, New Jersey (including Short Hills, formerly of Springfield, now of Millburn Township). This historical e
On This Day: American Indian Wars: The Creek sign the Treaty of Fort Jackson, giving up huge... (1814)
On August 9, 1814: American Indian Wars: The Creek sign the Treaty of Fort Jackson, giving up huge parts of Alabama and Georgia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
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: The Antarctic Treaty System, which sets aside Antarctica as a scientific... (1961)
On June 23, 1961: The Antarctic Treaty System, which sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve and limits military activity on the continent, its islands and ice shelves, comes into force. This
On This Day: War of 1812: Great Britain revokes the restrictions on American commerce, thus... (1812)
On June 23, 1812: War of 1812: Great Britain revokes the restrictions on American commerce, thus eliminating one of the chief reasons for going to war. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: Cold War: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson meets with Soviet Premier Alexei... (1967)
On June 23, 1967: Cold War: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson meets with Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin in Glassboro, New Jersey for the three-day Glassboro Summit Conference. This historical event can
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: Nathan Hale volunteers to spy for the Continental... (1776)
On September 10, 1776: American Revolutionary War: Nathan Hale volunteers to spy for the Continental Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throug
On This Day: Quilon, the first Indian Christian Diocese, is erected by Pope John XXII; the... (1329)
On August 9, 1329: Quilon, the first Indian Christian Diocese, is erected by Pope John XXII; the French-born Jordanus is appointed the first Bishop. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark are crowned King and Queen of the United... (1902)
On August 9, 1902: Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark are crowned King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The Lithuanian Activist Front declares independence from the Soviet Union and... (1941)
On June 23, 1941: The Lithuanian Activist Front declares independence from the Soviet Union and forms the Provisional Government of Lithuania; it lasts only briefly as the Nazis will occupy Lithuania
On This Day: American Civil War: At Fort Towson in the Oklahoma Territory, Confederate... (1865)
On June 23, 1865: American Civil War: At Fort Towson in the Oklahoma Territory, Confederate Brigadier General Stand Watie surrenders the last significant Confederate army. This historical event can s
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