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 Walking Purchase concludes, which forces the cession of 1.2 million acres... (1737)
On September 20, 1737: The Walking Purchase concludes, which forces the cession of 1.2 million acres (4,900 km2) of Lenape-Delaware tribal land to the Pennsylvania Colony. This historical event can s
On This Day: At the Battle of Fulford, Harald Hardrada defeats earls Morcar and Edwin. (1066)
On September 20, 1066: At the Battle of Fulford, Harald Hardrada defeats earls Morcar and Edwin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: World War II: Military resistance to the German occupation of Norway ends. (1940)
On June 10, 1940: World War II: Military resistance to the German occupation of Norway ends. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about persevering through trials and tri
On This Day: Gulf War: The Battle of Khafji, the first major ground engagement of the war, as... (1991)
On January 29, 1991: Gulf War: The Battle of Khafji, the first major ground engagement of the war, as well as its deadliest, begins between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Cardinal Robert of Geneva is elected as Pope Clement VII, beginning the Papal... (1378)
On September 20, 1378: Cardinal Robert of Geneva is elected as Pope Clement VII, beginning the Papal schism. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
On This Day: Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Ayub Khan sign... (1960)
On September 19, 1960: Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Ayub Khan sign the Indus Waters Treaty for the control and management of the Indus, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, Sutlej a
On This Day: An explosion kills 17 people and injures at least 46 at a hotel in Peshawar,... (2009)
On June 9, 2009: An explosion kills 17 people and injures at least 46 at a hotel in Peshawar, Pakistan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: The leaking oil well in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is sealed. (2010)
On September 19, 2010: The leaking oil well in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is sealed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Cons
On This Day: Saint Kitts and Nevis gains its independence. (1983)
On September 19, 1983: Saint Kitts and Nevis gains its independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when
On This Day: World War II: Ninety-nine civilians are hanged from lampposts and balconies by... (1944)
On June 9, 1944: World War II: Ninety-nine civilians are hanged from lampposts and balconies by German troops in Tulle, France, in reprisal for maquisards attacks. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Using crossbows, Song dynasty troops soundly defeat a war elephant corps of the... (971)
On January 23, 971: Using crossbows, Song dynasty troops soundly defeat a war elephant corps of the Southern Han at Shao. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On This Day: The Council of Europe is founded following a speech by Winston Churchill at the... (1946)
On September 19, 1946: The Council of Europe is founded following a speech by Winston Churchill at the University of Zurich. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about th
On This Day: World War II: Witold Pilecki is voluntarily captured and sent to Auschwitz... (1940)
On September 19, 1940: World War II: Witold Pilecki is voluntarily captured and sent to Auschwitz concentration camp to gather and smuggle out information for the resistance movement. This historical
On This Day: First Balkan War: The Ottomans lose the cities of Thessaloniki and Skopje. (1912)
On October 26, 1912: First Balkan War: The Ottomans lose the cities of Thessaloniki and Skopje. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discov
On This Day: Franco-Prussian War: The siege of Paris begins. The city held out for over four... (1870)
On September 19, 1870: Franco-Prussian War: The siege of Paris begins. The city held out for over four months before surrendering. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: French Revolutionary Wars: French-Dutch victory against the Russians and British... (1799)
On September 19, 1799: French Revolutionary Wars: French-Dutch victory against the Russians and British in the Battle of Bergen. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens its priesthood to "all... (1978)
On June 9, 1978: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens its priesthood to "all worthy men", ending a 148-year-old policy of excluding black men. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: World War II: The Allies commence Operation Shingle, an assault on Anzio and... (1944)
On January 22, 1944: World War II: The Allies commence Operation Shingle, an assault on Anzio and Nettuno, Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: Mexican Revolution: Mexicali is captured by the Mexican Liberal Party, igniting... (1911)
On January 29, 1911: Mexican Revolution: Mexicali is captured by the Mexican Liberal Party, igniting the Magonista rebellion of 1911. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Ukrainian-Soviet War: The Bolshevik Red Army, on its way to besiege Kyiv, is met... (1918)
On January 29, 1918: Ukrainian-Soviet War: The Bolshevik Red Army, on its way to besiege Kyiv, is met by a small group of military students at the Battle of Kruty. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: World War I: Germany is the first to make large-scale use of poison gas in... (1915)
On January 31, 1915: World War I: Germany is the first to make large-scale use of poison gas in warfare in the Battle of Bolimów against Russia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: World War II: The German 11th Army begins Operation Trappenjagd (Bustard Hunt)... (1942)
On May 8, 1942: World War II: The German 11th Army begins Operation Trappenjagd (Bustard Hunt) and destroys the bridgehead of the three Soviet armies defending the Kerch Peninsula. This historical ev
On This Day: The Moroccan Army of Liberation ambushes a Spanish patrol in the Battle of... (1958)
On January 13, 1958: The Moroccan Army of Liberation ambushes a Spanish patrol in the Battle of Edchera. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom an
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: British forces win a tactically expensive victory... (1777)
On September 19, 1777: American Revolutionary War: British forces win a tactically expensive victory over the Continental Army in the First Battle of Saratoga. This historical event can serve as a po