Orthodox Illustrations
Theosis, liturgical tradition, patristic theology.
Key question: โHow does this reveal the path to union with God?โ
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On This Day: The Treaty of Niลก is signed by the Ottoman Empire and Russia ending the... (1739)
On October 3, 1739: The Treaty of Niลก is signed by the Ottoman Empire and Russia ending the Russian-Turkish War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of
On This Day: The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments are signed by U.S.... (1996)
On October 2, 1996: The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments are signed by U.S. President Bill Clinton. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of
On This Day: Siege of Jerusalem: The city surrenders to the Khwarazmiyya, ending Christian... (1244)
On August 23, 1244: Siege of Jerusalem: The city surrenders to the Khwarazmiyya, ending Christian control of the Jerusalem for the next 672 years. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Guinea declares its independence from France. (1958)
On October 2, 1958: Guinea declares its independence from France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when pr
On This Day: By plebiscite, the citizens of the Papal States accept annexation by the Kingdom... (1870)
On October 2, 1870: By plebiscite, the citizens of the Papal States accept annexation by the Kingdom of Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: Grigori Perelman is awarded the Fields Medal for his proof of the Poincarรฉ... (2006)
On August 22, 2006: Grigori Perelman is awarded the Fields Medal for his proof of the Poincarรฉ conjecture in mathematics but refuses to accept the medal. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Lebanese Civil War: The U.S. Marines Corps barracks in Beirut is hit by a truck... (1983)
On October 23, 1983: Lebanese Civil War: The U.S. Marines Corps barracks in Beirut is hit by a truck bomb, killing 241 U.S. military personnel. A French Army barracks in Lebanon is also hit that same
On This Day: Norman mercenaries land at Bannow Bay in Leinster, marking the beginning of the... (1169)
On May 1, 1169: Norman mercenaries land at Bannow Bay in Leinster, marking the beginning of the Norman invasion of Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: The United States Bill of Rights is sent to the various States for ratification. (1789)
On October 2, 1789: The United States Bill of Rights is sent to the various States for ratification. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice an
On This Day: Ethnic clashes over grazing rights for cattle in Kenya's Tana River District... (2012)
On August 22, 2012: Ethnic clashes over grazing rights for cattle in Kenya's Tana River District result in more than 52 deaths. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Russo-Kazan Wars: Russian troops enter Kazan. (1552)
On October 2, 1552: Russo-Kazan Wars: Russian troops enter Kazan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using i
On This Day: The Battle of Largs is fought between Norwegians and Scots. (1263)
On October 2, 1263: The Battle of Largs is fought between Norwegians and Scots. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Co
On This Day: The Battle of Tagliacozzo: The army of Prince Conradin is nearly destroyed by... (1268)
On August 23, 1268: The Battle of Tagliacozzo: The army of Prince Conradin is nearly destroyed by Charles of Anjou, ending Hohenstaufen control over the Kingdom of Sicily and leaving the Angevins in c
On This Day: Battle of Andernach: Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, crushes a rebellion against his... (939)
On October 2, 939: Battle of Andernach: Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, crushes a rebellion against his rule, by a coalition of Eberhard of Franconia and other Frankish dukes. This historical event can s
On This Day: An independence referendum, later declared illegal by the Constitutional Court... (2017)
On October 1, 2017: An independence referendum, later declared illegal by the Constitutional Court of Spain, takes place in Catalonia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom takes over the judicial functions of the... (2009)
On October 1, 2009: The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom takes over the judicial functions of the House of Lords. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: Pope John Paul II begins his first pastoral visit to the United States. (1979)
On October 1, 1979: Pope John Paul II begins his first pastoral visit to the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
On This Day: Nicaraguan Revolution: The FSLN seizes the National Congress of Nicaragua, along... (1978)
On August 22, 1978: Nicaraguan Revolution: The FSLN seizes the National Congress of Nicaragua, along with over a thousand hostages. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: A group of four or five gunmen attack The Inter-Continental Hotel in Kabul,... (2018)
On January 20, 2018: A group of four or five gunmen attack The Inter-Continental Hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan, sparking a 12-hour battle. The attack kills 40 people and injures many others. This histo
On This Day: A revolutionary Irish parliament is founded and declares the independence of the... (1919)
On January 21, 1919: A revolutionary Irish parliament is founded and declares the independence of the Irish Republic. One of the first engagements of the Irish War of Independence takes place. This h
On This Day: Nigeria gains independence from the United Kingdom. (1960)
On October 1, 1960: Nigeria gains independence from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it w
On This Day: World War II: After the Four Days of Naples, Allied troops enter the city. (1943)
On October 1, 1943: World War II: After the Four Days of Naples, Allied troops enter the city. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: Iceland is the first nation in the world to recognize the independence of the... (1991)
On August 22, 1991: Iceland is the first nation in the world to recognize the independence of the Baltic states. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of fr
On This Day: Andhra State is formed, consisting of a Telugu-speaking area carved out of... (1953)
On October 1, 1953: Andhra State is formed, consisting of a Telugu-speaking area carved out of India's Madras State. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead