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On This Day: Coalition forces, including the famous winged Hussars, led by Polish King John... (1683) - Illustration on compassion | IllustrateTheWord

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On This Day: Coalition forces, including the famous winged Hussars, led by Polish King John... (1683)

Source: Today in History (history.muffinlabs.com) - CC BY-SA 3.054 words

On September 11, 1683: Coalition forces, including the famous winged Hussars, led by Polish King John III Sobieski lift the siege laid by Ottoman forces ahead of the Battle of Vienna.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion to others. Consider using it when preaching about compassion, leadership.

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