Welcome to Sts. Constantine and Helen Orthodox Church, and to our second Festival of Orthodox Christian Arts--with even more to celebrate! This year's festival will showcase our new iconography and Byzantine culture, featuring Middle Eastern foods, music, dance, and a Hafli (party) on Saturday night.
"Come and See"
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Speakers and Demonstrations on Orthodox Arts (iconography, music, film, folk arts, spirituality)
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Workshops on woodcarving, prayer ropes, culinary arts (koliva and Holy Bread)
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Dance and Music demonstrations
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Pan-Orthodox Choir Performance of Rachmaninoff Liturgical Music
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Worship in the Antiochian tradition.
​Festival Keynote Address by Jonathan Pageau
Jonathan Pageau is a Canadian artist, iconographer, and speaker renowned for his expertise in Orthodox Christian arts and the role of Beauty in transforming the Cosmos. Through his Symbolic World podcast, lectures, and writings, Pageau shares his insights into how sacred art can help restore a deeper connection to the transcendent.
Seating is limited for Friday events: Ticket Required.
Sacred Arts
Friday, MAY 2: TICKETED
5 PM: Gallery, Vendors, Silent Auction & Lottery
Only 200 Lottery tickets ($100 each) will be sold. Text John: 972-841-4424)
7 PM: St. Kassiani Chorale Performance​
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8 PM: Keynote Address: Jonathan Pageau
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Gallery & Vendors Following Keynote
SATURDAY, MAY 3: 11 AM - 10 PM
11 AM: Q & A with Jonathan Pageau
Art Gallery & Vendors Open
Noon - 10 PM: FOOD AND FESTIVITIES BEGIN!
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Special Events:
Hafli 7-10 PM
Silent Auction, Lottery & Church Tours All Afternoon
Pan-Orthodox Vespers 5 PM
Speaker Panel Discussion 6 PM
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Arts Workshops: Hall
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Woodcarving (12:30-3:30), Prayer Ropes (12:30-3:30), Holy Bread (Continuous demo), Koliva memorial wheat (3-4:40).
Speakers on Orthodox Arts: Chapel
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The Art of Spiritual Warfare: Justin Marler & Bishop Gerasim (12:30-1:30)
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Writing Fiction as an Orthodox Christian: Richard Rohlin (1:30-2:30)
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The Art of Imitating Heaven: Joshua Sturgill (2:30-3:30)
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Rachmaninoff's Vigil & Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom: Dn. Anthony Stokes (3:30-4:30)
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Middle Eastern Entertainment: Outdoors
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Arabic Music by local oud and durbuka players
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Cultural Fashion Show
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Middle Eastern Dabkeh performance
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Interactive games celebrating Arabic heritage
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Durbuka showdown by Sal T
Children's Activities:
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Outdoors: Face painting, bounce house, balloon artist, games, and more!
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Indoors: Book of Kells Scriptorium-Continuous loop
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SUNDAY, MAY 4: 9 AM - 3 PM
9 AM: Orthros
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10 AM: Divine Liturgy​
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Noon - 3 PM: FOOD BOOTHS OPEN WITH MORE FESTIVITIES:​
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Arabic Music by local oud and durbuka players​
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Children's Outdoor Festivities
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​Gallery
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​Vendors