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: An Aragonese cavalry force defeats a superior Castilian cavalry force in the... (1359)
On September 22, 1359: An Aragonese cavalry force defeats a superior Castilian cavalry force in the Battle of Araviana during the War of the Two Peters. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I) of Siam (modern day Thailand) is crowned. (1782)
On June 10, 1782: King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I) of Siam (modern day Thailand) is crowned. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impac
On This Day: St. Olaf's Church, a stone church from the 16th century in Tyrvää, Finland, is... (1997)
On September 21, 1997: St. Olaf's Church, a stone church from the 16th century in Tyrvää, Finland, is burnt down by a burglar. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Taiping Rebellion: The Ever Victorious Army defeats Taiping forces at the Battle... (1862)
On September 21, 1862: Taiping Rebellion: The Ever Victorious Army defeats Taiping forces at the Battle of Cixi. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: Copenhagen is surrounded by the army of Frederick I of Denmark, as the city will... (1523)
On June 10, 1523: Copenhagen is surrounded by the army of Frederick I of Denmark, as the city will not recognise him as the successor of Christian II of Denmark. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Walk to Canossa: The excommunication of Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor, is lifted... (1077)
On January 28, 1077: Walk to Canossa: The excommunication of Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor, is lifted after he humbles himself before Pope Gregory VII at Canossa in Italy. This historical event can se
On This Day: French Revolution: The National Convention abolishes the monarchy. (1792)
On September 21, 1792: French Revolution: The National Convention abolishes the monarchy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On This Day: The United Kingdom's MI6 Secret Intelligence Service building is attacked by... (2000)
On September 20, 2000: The United Kingdom's MI6 Secret Intelligence Service building is attacked by individuals using a Russian-built RPG-22 anti-tank missile. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: Council of Trent: Pope Paul III sends out letters to his bishops, delaying the... (1539)
On June 10, 1539: Council of Trent: Pope Paul III sends out letters to his bishops, delaying the Council due to war and the difficulty bishops had traveling to Venice. This historical event can serve
On This Day: South Ossetia declares its independence from Georgia. (1990)
On September 20, 1990: South Ossetia declares its independence from Georgia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using
On This Day: In Saint Petersburg, Bartolomeo Rastrelli presents the newly built Catherine... (1756)
On July 30, 1756: In Saint Petersburg, Bartolomeo Rastrelli presents the newly built Catherine Palace to Empress Elizabeth and her courtiers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Within Ursa Minor, H1504+65, a white dwarf with the hottest known surface... (2011)
On January 27, 2011: Within Ursa Minor, H1504+65, a white dwarf with the hottest known surface temperature in the universe at 200,000 K, was documented. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Arab Spring: The Yemeni Revolution begins as over 16,000 protestors demonstrate... (2011)
On January 27, 2011: Arab Spring: The Yemeni Revolution begins as over 16,000 protestors demonstrate in Sana'a. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On This Day: The Russian Academy of Sciences is founded in St. Petersburg, Russia, by Peter... (1724)
On January 28, 1724: The Russian Academy of Sciences is founded in St. Petersburg, Russia, by Peter the Great, and implemented by Senate decree. It is called the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences unt
On This Day: The Cunard Liner Queen Elizabeth 2 is launched in Clydebank, Scotland. (1967)
On September 20, 1967: The Cunard Liner Queen Elizabeth 2 is launched in Clydebank, Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On This Day: Following the Battle of Burki, the Indian Army captures Dograi in during the... (1965)
On September 20, 1965: Following the Battle of Burki, the Indian Army captures Dograi in during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Thirty Years' War: Battle of Záblatí, a turning point in the Bohemian Revolt. (1619)
On June 10, 1619: Thirty Years' War: Battle of Záblatí, a turning point in the Bohemian Revolt. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the event
On This Day: The Treaty on Relations between the USSR and the GDR is signed. (1955)
On September 20, 1955: The Treaty on Relations between the USSR and the GDR is signed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world.
On This Day: The White Star Line's RMS Olympic collides with the British warship HMS Hawke. (1911)
On September 20, 1911: The White Star Line's RMS Olympic collides with the British warship HMS Hawke. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On This Day: Jacobite risings: Battle of Glen Shiel. (1719)
On June 10, 1719: Jacobite risings: Battle of Glen Shiel. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when p
On This Day: Beginning of the Finnish Civil War. (1918)
On January 27, 1918: Beginning of the Finnish Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when pr
On This Day: The future King Edward VII of the United Kingdom begins the first visit to North... (1860)
On September 20, 1860: The future King Edward VII of the United Kingdom begins the first visit to North America by a Prince of Wales. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The decade-long Ragamuffin War starts when rebels capture Porto Alegre in... (1835)
On September 20, 1835: The decade-long Ragamuffin War starts when rebels capture Porto Alegre in Brazil. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: First Barbary War: Yusuf Karamanli signs a treaty ending the hostilities between... (1805)
On June 10, 1805: First Barbary War: Yusuf Karamanli signs a treaty ending the hostilities between Tripolitania and the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio