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: Jan van Essen and Hendrik Vos become the first Lutheran martyrs, burned at the... (1523)
On July 1, 1523: Jan van Essen and Hendrik Vos become the first Lutheran martyrs, burned at the stake by Roman Catholic authorities in Brussels. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
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: U.S. President Warren G. Harding appoints former President William Howard Taft... (1921)
On June 30, 1921: U.S. President Warren G. Harding appoints former President William Howard Taft as Chief Justice of the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: Malta is officially subdivided into 68 local councils by the Local Councils Act. (1993)
On June 30, 1993: Malta is officially subdivided into 68 local councils by the Local Councils Act. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ev
On This Day: World War I: In "the day Sussex died", elements of the Royal Sussex Regiment... (1916)
On June 30, 1916: World War I: In "the day Sussex died", elements of the Royal Sussex Regiment take heavy casualties in the Battle of the Boar's Head at Richebourg-l'Avoué in France. This historical
On This Day: A Jeep Cherokee filled with propane canisters drives into the entrance of... (2007)
On June 30, 2007: A Jeep Cherokee filled with propane canisters drives into the entrance of Glasgow Airport, Scotland in a failed terrorist attack. This was linked to the 2007 London car bombs that ha
On This Day: Pope Paul VI issues the Credo of the People of God. (1968)
On June 30, 1968: Pope Paul VI issues the Credo of the People of God. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history. Consider us
On This Day: Battle of Dorylaeum: Crusaders led by prince Bohemond of Taranto defeat a Seljuk... (1097)
On July 1, 1097: Battle of Dorylaeum: Crusaders led by prince Bohemond of Taranto defeat a Seljuk army led by sultan Kilij Arslan I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Seven Years' War: Habsburg Austrian forces destroy a Prussian reinforcement and... (1758)
On June 30, 1758: Seven Years' War: Habsburg Austrian forces destroy a Prussian reinforcement and supply convoy in the Battle of Domstadtl, helping to expel Prussian King Frederick the Great from Mora
On This Day: The Battle of La Higueruela takes place in Granada, leading to a modest advance... (1431)
On July 1, 1431: The Battle of La Higueruela takes place in Granada, leading to a modest advance of the Kingdom of Castile during the Reconquista. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: The United States Department of Justice formally comes into existence. (1870)
On July 1, 1870: The United States Department of Justice formally comes into existence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousne
On This Day: War of the Grand Alliance: Marshal de Luxembourg triumphs over an Anglo-Dutch... (1690)
On July 1, 1690: War of the Grand Alliance: Marshal de Luxembourg triumphs over an Anglo-Dutch army at the battle of Fleurus. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: Protests begin around Egypt against President Mohamed Morsi and the ruling... (2013)
On June 30, 2013: Protests begin around Egypt against President Mohamed Morsi and the ruling Freedom and Justice Party, leading to their overthrow during the 2013 Egyptian coup d'état. This historica
On This Day: François-Jean de la Barre, a young French nobleman, is tortured and beheaded... (1766)
On July 1, 1766: François-Jean de la Barre, a young French nobleman, is tortured and beheaded before his body is burnt on a pyre along with a copy of Voltaire's Dictionnaire philosophique nailed to hi
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: American Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg begins. (1863)
On July 1, 1863: American Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider usi
On This Day: Battle of Taginae: Byzantine forces under Narses defeat the Ostrogoths in Italy,... (552)
On July 1, 552: Battle of Taginae: Byzantine forces under Narses defeat the Ostrogoths in Italy, and the Ostrogoth king, Totila, is mortally wounded. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: Slavery was abolished in the Dutch colony of Surinam, a date now celebrated as... (1863)
On July 1, 1863: Slavery was abolished in the Dutch colony of Surinam, a date now celebrated as Ketikoti in independent Suriname. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: Flooding of Canada's Saint Lawrence Seaway begins. (1958)
On July 1, 1958: Flooding of Canada's Saint Lawrence Seaway begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using
On This Day: Glorious Revolution: Battle of the Boyne in Ireland (as reckoned under the... (1690)
On July 1, 1690: Glorious Revolution: Battle of the Boyne in Ireland (as reckoned under the Julian calendar). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On This Day: Signing of the Quinault Treaty: The Quinault and the Quileute cede their land to... (1855)
On July 1, 1855: Signing of the Quinault Treaty: The Quinault and the Quileute cede their land to the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursui
On This Day: Princess Alice of the United Kingdom, second daughter of Queen Victoria, marries... (1862)
On July 1, 1862: Princess Alice of the United Kingdom, second daughter of Queen Victoria, marries Prince Louis of Hesse, the future Louis IV, Grand Duke of Hesse. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Charles Taze Russell publishes the first edition of the religious magazine The... (1879)
On July 1, 1879: Charles Taze Russell publishes the first edition of the religious magazine The Watchtower. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature
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