Orthodox Illustrations
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On This Day: A combined force of Spanish, free blacks and allied Indians defeat a British... (1740)
On June 26, 1740: A combined force of Spanish, free blacks and allied Indians defeat a British garrison at the Siege of Fort Mose near St. Augustine during the War of Jenkins' Ear. This historical ev
On This Day: Russo-Ukrainian War: The Battle of Sievierodonetsk ends after weeks of heavy... (2022)
On June 25, 2022: Russo-Ukrainian War: The Battle of Sievierodonetsk ends after weeks of heavy fighting with the Russian capture of the city, leading to the Battle of Lysychansk. This historical even
On This Day: Russo-Japanese War: Peace negotiations begin in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. (1905)
On August 10, 1905: Russo-Japanese War: Peace negotiations begin in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken
On This Day: Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-50, the first shuttle mission to carry... (1992)
On June 25, 1992: Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-50, the first shuttle mission to carry Extended Duration Orbiter hardware. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: Treaty of Nanking comes into effect, Hong Kong Island is ceded to the British... (1843)
On June 26, 1843: Treaty of Nanking comes into effect, Hong Kong Island is ceded to the British "in perpetuity". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: World War II: San Marino, a neutral state, is mistakenly bombed by the RAF based... (1944)
On June 26, 1944: World War II: San Marino, a neutral state, is mistakenly bombed by the RAF based on faulty information, leading to 35 civilian deaths. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Osuchy in Osuchy, Poland, one of the largest battles... (1944)
On June 26, 1944: World War II: The Battle of Osuchy in Osuchy, Poland, one of the largest battles between Nazi Germany and Polish resistance forces, ends with the defeat of the latter. This historic
On This Day: World War II: Under the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, the Soviet Union presents an... (1940)
On June 26, 1940: World War II: Under the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, the Soviet Union presents an ultimatum to Romania requiring it to cede Bessarabia and the northern part of Bukovina. This historical
On This Day: William IV becomes king of Britain and Hanover following the death without... (1830)
On June 26, 1830: William IV becomes king of Britain and Hanover following the death without surviving legitimate issue of his older brother George IV. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: World War I: The American Expeditionary Forces begin to arrive in France. They... (1917)
On June 26, 1917: World War I: The American Expeditionary Forces begin to arrive in France. They will first enter combat in the Battle of Hamel on July 4. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: World War II: Mogaung is the first place in Burma to be liberated from the... (1944)
On June 27, 1944: World War II: Mogaung is the first place in Burma to be liberated from the Japanese by British Chindits, supported by the Chinese. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: World War II: In the course of Operation Achse, German troops begin their... (1943)
On September 10, 1943: World War II: In the course of Operation Achse, German troops begin their occupation of Rome. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On This Day: Two days after it had declared independence, Slovenia is invaded by Yugoslav... (1991)
On June 27, 1991: Two days after it had declared independence, Slovenia is invaded by Yugoslav troops, tanks, and aircraft, starting the Ten-Day War. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: During the Russo-Japanese War, sailors start a mutiny aboard the Russian... (1905)
On June 27, 1905: During the Russo-Japanese War, sailors start a mutiny aboard the Russian battleship Potemkin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On This Day: Franco-Prussian War: Lรฉon Gambetta escapes the siege of Paris in a hot-air... (1870)
On October 7, 1870: Franco-Prussian War: Lรฉon 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
On This Day: American Civil War: Confederate forces defeat Union forces during the Battle of... (1864)
On June 27, 1864: American Civil War: Confederate forces defeat Union forces during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain during the Atlanta Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and his brother Hyrum... (1844)
On June 27, 1844: Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and his brother Hyrum Smith, are killed by a mob at the Carthage, Illinois jail. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: The Battle of Berestechko between Poland and Ukraine starts. (1651)
On June 28, 1651: The Battle of Berestechko between Poland and Ukraine starts. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Con
On This Day: World War II: German troops capture the city of Biaลystok during Operation... (1941)
On June 27, 1941: World War II: German troops capture the city of Biaลystok during Operation Barbarossa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The American Continentals engage the British in the... (1778)
On June 28, 1778: American Revolutionary War: The American Continentals engage the British in the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse resulting in standstill and British withdrawal under cover of darkness.
On This Day: The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party issues its "Resolution on... (1981)
On June 27, 1981: The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party issues its "Resolution on Certain Questions in the History of Our Party Since the Founding of the People's Republic of China", la
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: Thomas Hickey, Continental Army private and... (1776)
On June 28, 1776: American Revolutionary War: Thomas Hickey, Continental Army private and bodyguard to General George Washington, is hanged for mutiny and sedition. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: A series of powerful cyberattacks using the Petya malware target websites of... (2017)
On June 27, 2017: A series of powerful cyberattacks using the Petya malware target websites of Ukrainian organizations and counterparts with Ukrainian connections around the globe. This historical ev
On This Day: World War II: Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Molotov-Ribbentrop... (1939)
On August 23, 1939: World War II: Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. In a secret protocol to the pact, Poland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Romania are div