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: The Chinese Communist Party is founded by Chen Duxiu and Li Dazhao, with the... (1921)
On July 1, 1921: The Chinese Communist Party is founded by Chen Duxiu and Li Dazhao, with the help of the Far Eastern Bureau of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party (Bolsheviks), who seized powe
On This Day: At the centennial ceremony of the Dominion of Newfoundland National War... (2024)
On July 1, 2024: At the centennial ceremony of the Dominion of Newfoundland National War Memorial, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission allowed an unprecedented second Canadian Tomb of the Unknown S
On This Day: British-American peace conference on Staten Island fails to stop nascent... (1776)
On September 11, 1776: British-American peace conference on Staten Island fails to stop nascent American Revolutionary War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: World War I: First day on the Somme: On the first day of the Battle of the Somme... (1916)
On July 1, 1916: World War I: First day on the Somme: On the first day of the Battle of the Somme 19,000 soldiers of the British Army are killed and 40,000 wounded. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is signed in Washington,... (1968)
On July 1, 1968: The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is signed in Washington, D.C., London and Moscow by sixty-two countries. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: Crossroads Able is the first postwar nuclear weapon test. (1946)
On July 1, 1946: Crossroads Able is the first postwar nuclear weapon test. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using 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: Battle of Saint Cast: France repels British invasion during the Seven Years'... (1758)
On September 11, 1758: Battle of Saint Cast: France repels British invasion during the Seven Years' War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: Spanish-American War: The Battle of San Juan Hill is fought in Santiago de Cuba,... (1898)
On July 1, 1898: Spanish-American War: The Battle of San Juan Hill is fought in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: The International Criminal Court is established to prosecute individuals for... (2002)
On July 1, 2002: The International Criminal Court is established to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. This historical event can serv
On This Day: Smoking in England is banned in all public indoor spaces. (2007)
On July 1, 2007: Smoking in England is banned in all public indoor spaces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it w
On This Day: Merger Treaty: The European Community is formally created out of a merger... (1967)
On July 1, 1967: Merger Treaty: The European Community is formally created out of a merger between the Common Market, the European Coal and Steel Community, and the European Atomic Energy Commission.
On This Day: Independence of Rwanda and Burundi. (1962)
On July 1, 1962: Independence of Rwanda and Burundi. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: George Washington takes command of the Continental... (1775)
On July 3, 1775: American Revolutionary War: George Washington takes command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: The Trust Territory of Somaliland (the former Italian Somaliland) gains its... (1960)
On July 1, 1960: The Trust Territory of Somaliland (the former Italian Somaliland) gains its independence from Italy. Concurrently, it unites as scheduled with the five-day-old State of Somaliland (th
On This Day: World War I: U.S. President Warren G. Harding signs the Knox-Porter Resolution... (1921)
On July 2, 1921: World War I: U.S. President Warren G. Harding signs the Knox-Porter Resolution formally ending the war between the United States and Germany. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Cold War: The Warsaw Pact is officially dissolved at a meeting in Prague. (1991)
On July 1, 1991: Cold War: The Warsaw Pact is officially dissolved at a meeting in Prague. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: Ghana becomes a republic and Kwame Nkrumah becomes its first President as Queen... (1960)
On July 1, 1960: Ghana becomes a republic and Kwame Nkrumah becomes its first President as Queen Elizabeth II ceases to be its head of state. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Battle of Adrianople: Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. (324)
On July 3, 324: Battle of Adrianople: Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: The Aden Emergency: The Battle of the Crater in which the British Argyll and... (1967)
On July 3, 1967: The Aden Emergency: The Battle of the Crater in which the British Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders retake the Crater district following the Arab Police mutiny. This historical event
On This Day: Hugh Capet is crowned King of France, the first of the Capetian dynasty that... (987)
On July 3, 987: Hugh Capet is crowned King of France, the first of the Capetian dynasty that would rule France until the French Revolution in 1792. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The Iroquois, allied with Britain, massacre 360... (1778)
On July 3, 1778: American Revolutionary War: The Iroquois, allied with Britain, massacre 360 Patriot soldiers during the Battle of Wyoming. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
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: 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