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: World War II: The 250-day Siege of Sevastopol in the Crimea ends when the city... (1942)
On July 4, 1942: World War II: The 250-day Siege of Sevastopol in the Crimea ends when the city falls to Axis forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God w
On This Day: Nigerian Civil War: Nigerian forces invade Biafra, beginning the war. (1967)
On July 6, 1967: Nigerian Civil War: Nigerian forces invade Biafra, beginning the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hist
On This Day: Space Shuttle program: The Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-105 to the... (2001)
On August 10, 2001: Space Shuttle program: The Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-105 to the International Space Station, carrying the astronauts of Expedition 3 to replace the crew of Expedit
On This Day: World War II: During the Anzio campaign, the 1st Ranger Battalion (Darby's... (1944)
On January 31, 1944: World War II: During the Anzio campaign, the 1st Ranger Battalion (Darby's Rangers) is destroyed behind enemy lines in a heavily outnumbered encounter at Battle of Cisterna, Italy
On This Day: The Piper Alpha drilling platform in the North Sea is destroyed by explosions... (1988)
On July 6, 1988: The Piper Alpha drilling platform in the North Sea is destroyed by explosions and fires. One hundred sixty-seven oil workers are killed, making it the world's worst offshore oil disas
On This Day: The Battle of Larga between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire takes... (1770)
On July 7, 1770: The Battle of Larga between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire takes place. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the e
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: 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
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
On This Day: World War I: The British Expeditionary Force and the French Fifth Army begin... (1914)
On August 23, 1914: World War I: The British Expeditionary Force and the French Fifth Army begin their Great Retreat before the German Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: Bowing to international pressure, President of Pakistan Zulfikar Ali Bhutto... (1972)
On January 8, 1972: Bowing to international pressure, President of Pakistan Zulfikar Ali Bhutto releases Bengali leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from prison, who had been arrested after declaring the ind
On This Day: The United States Senate accepts the Anglo-German treaty of 1899 in which the... (1900)
On January 16, 1900: The United States Senate accepts the Anglo-German treaty of 1899 in which the United Kingdom renounces its claims to the Samoan islands. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: Russia defeats Ottoman Turkey in the Battle of Sarikamish during the Caucasus... (1915)
On January 17, 1915: Russia defeats Ottoman Turkey in the Battle of Sarikamish during the Caucasus Campaign of World War I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese National Revolutionary Army begins the... (1932)
On January 25, 1932: Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese National Revolutionary Army begins the defense of Harbin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On This Day: Willem II becomes King of the Netherlands. (1840)
On October 7, 1840: Willem II becomes King of the Netherlands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: American militia defeat royalist irregulars led by... (1780)
On October 7, 1780: American Revolutionary War: American militia defeat royalist irregulars led by British major Patrick Ferguson at the Battle of Kings Mountain in South Carolina, often regarded as t
On This Day: World War I: Japan declares war on Germany. (1914)
On August 23, 1914: World War I: Japan declares war on Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it
On This Day: King George III issues the Royal Proclamation of 1763, closing Indigenous lands... (1763)
On October 7, 1763: King George III issues the Royal Proclamation of 1763, closing Indigenous lands in North America north and west of the Alleghenies to white settlements. This historical event can
On This Day: Uppsala University is inaugurated after receiving its corporate rights from Pope... (1477)
On October 7, 1477: Uppsala University is inaugurated after receiving its corporate rights from Pope Sixtus IV in February the same year. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: Christian II of Denmark is deposed as king of Sweden and Gustav Vasa is elected... (1521)
On August 23, 1521: Christian II of Denmark is deposed as king of Sweden and Gustav Vasa is elected regent. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature
On This Day: Venetian-Genoese wars: The Genoese fleet under a French admiral is defeated by a... (1403)
On October 7, 1403: Venetian-Genoese wars: The Genoese fleet under a French admiral is defeated by a Venetian fleet at the Battle of Modon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: The United States Senate confirms Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court Associate... (2018)
On October 6, 2018: The United States Senate confirms Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court Associate Justice, ending a contentious confirmation process. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: Battle of Cassel: French troops stop an uprising of Flemish farmers. (1328)
On August 23, 1328: Battle of Cassel: French troops stop an uprising of Flemish farmers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: Pope John Paul II becomes the first pontiff to visit the White House. (1979)
On October 6, 1979: Pope John Paul II becomes the first pontiff to visit the White House. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. C