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: Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul at the battle of Antioch. (1098)
On June 28, 1098: Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul at the battle of Antioch. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human dis
On This Day: A French force heavily defeats a much larger Neapolitan and Spanish army at the... (1495)
On June 28, 1495: A French force heavily defeats a much larger Neapolitan and Spanish army at the battle of Seminara, leading to the creation of the Tercios by Gonzalo de Córdoba. This historical eve
On This Day: Sengoku period of Japan: The combined forces of Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu... (1575)
On June 28, 1575: Sengoku period of Japan: The combined forces of Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu are victorious in the Battle of Nagashino. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Muhammed VI becomes the tenth Nasrid king of Granada after killing his... (1360)
On June 28, 1360: Muhammed VI becomes the tenth Nasrid king of Granada after killing his brother-in-law Ismail II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leader
On This Day: The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending the state of war between Germany and... (1919)
On June 28, 1919: The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending the state of war between Germany and the Allies of World War I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about th
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the... (1776)
On June 28, 1776: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the American victory, leading to the commemoration of Carolina Day. This historical event can serve as a powerf
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: On the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo, Slobodan Milošević delivers... (1989)
On June 28, 1989: On the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo, Slobodan Milošević delivers the Gazimestan speech at the site of the historic battle. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: The SS Norge runs aground on Hasselwood Rock in the North Atlantic 430... (1904)
On June 28, 1904: The SS Norge runs aground on Hasselwood Rock in the North Atlantic 430 kilometres (270 mi) northwest of Ireland. More than 635 people die during the sinking. This historical event c
On This Day: Cold War: The Tito-Stalin Split results in the expulsion of the League of... (1948)
On June 28, 1948: Cold War: The Tito-Stalin Split results in the expulsion of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia from the Cominform. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: Korean War: Suspected communist sympathizers (between 60,000 and 200,000) are... (1950)
On June 28, 1950: Korean War: Suspected communist sympathizers (between 60,000 and 200,000) are executed in the Bodo League massacre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: In Poznań, workers from HCP factory go to the streets, sparking one of the first... (1956)
On June 28, 1956: In Poznań, workers from HCP factory go to the streets, sparking one of the first major protests against communist government both in Poland and Europe. This historical event can ser
On This Day: Korean War: Packed with its own refugees fleeing Seoul and leaving their 5th... (1950)
On June 28, 1950: Korean War: Packed with its own refugees fleeing Seoul and leaving their 5th Division stranded, South Korean forces blow up the Hangang Bridge in an attempt to slow North Korea's off
On This Day: Stonewall riots begin in New York City, marking the start of the Gay Rights... (1969)
On June 28, 1969: Stonewall riots begin in New York City, marking the start of the Gay Rights Movement. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice
On This Day: A major earthquake hits Syria, badly damaging towns such as Hama and Shaizar and... (1170)
On June 29, 1170: A major earthquake hits Syria, badly damaging towns such as Hama and Shaizar and structures such as the Krak des Chevaliers and the cathedral of St. Peter in Antioch. This historica
On This Day: Indonesian National Revolution: The Netherlands officially recognizes Indonesian... (1949)
On December 27, 1949: Indonesian National Revolution: The Netherlands officially recognizes Indonesian independence. End of the Dutch East Indies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Raymond of Poitiers is defeated and killed at the Battle of Inab by Nur ad-Din... (1149)
On June 29, 1149: Raymond of Poitiers is defeated and killed at the Battle of Inab by Nur ad-Din Zangi. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: Iraq War: Sovereign power is handed to the interim government of Iraq by the... (2004)
On June 28, 2004: Iraq War: Sovereign power is handed to the interim government of Iraq by the Coalition Provisional Authority, ending the U.S.-led rule of that nation. This historical event can serv
On This Day: Sverre is crowned King of Norway, leading to his excommunication by the Catholic... (1194)
On June 29, 1194: Sverre is crowned King of Norway, leading to his excommunication by the Catholic Church and civil war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the en
On This Day: France annexes Tahiti, renaming the independent Kingdom of Tahiti as... (1880)
On June 29, 1880: France annexes Tahiti, renaming the independent Kingdom of Tahiti as "Etablissements de français de l'Océanie". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: At the Battle of Konotop the Ukrainian armies of Ivan Vyhovsky defeat the... (1659)
On June 29, 1659: At the Battle of Konotop the Ukrainian armies of Ivan Vyhovsky defeat the Russians led by Prince Trubetskoy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Autocephaly officially granted by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople... (1850)
On June 29, 1850: Autocephaly officially granted by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople to the Church of Greece. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization disbands. (1977)
On June 30, 1977: The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization disbands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it wh
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