Welcome to Sts. Constantine and Helen Orthodox Church, and to our third Festival of Orthodox Christian Arts - with even more to celebrate!
This year's Festival showcases the art and import of Christian storytelling by our keynote speaker, Dr. Martin Shaw, along with a host of speakers, art exhibits, and art vendors.
"Come and See" ... Speakers, Demonstrations and Gallery exhibits of Orthodox Arts (iconography, music, folk arts) and spirituality.
New this year: New Iconography in the Altar area of Sts. Constatine and Helen; Sons of Antioch Byzantine Choir; Treasures from Mull Monastery and Patmos; Exhibit of Soviet-era Russian paintings with Byzantine influence; and, a screening of the American Orthodox Film (2025)​
​Music and dance demonstrations in the Gallery
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Sons of Antioch Byzantine Choir Concert Friday night
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Worship in the Antiochian tradition
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Children's Art and Storytelling (elementary): Scriptorium, The Little Way of a Pilgrim told by author, Art-in-a-Cart
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This year's Festival is co-sponsored by the North Texas Orthodox Mission (NTOM). Net proceeds will be donated to these Pan-Orthodox Ministries: IOCC (international aid); OCPM (prison ministry); and OCF (college ministry).
​Festival Keynote Address by Martin Shaw: Stories to Restore the Soul
Teller of Christian Wonder Tales
Writer, mythographer, Christian thinker and Storyteller, Dr. Martin Shaw sees in ancient myths, fairytales - and the Bible - the Truths that can change our lives.
You can get acquainted ahead of time through his many online venues: "The House of Beasts and Vines" (https:/martinshaw.substack.com); "Jawbone" on YouTube (Jawbone with Martinshaw @martinshaw); and of course his many books.
His newest book, Liturgies of the Wild: Myths that Make us, will be released February 3 and can be pre-ordered via your favorite bookstores. His presence at our Festival is part of his Penguin book tour.
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Dr. Shaw is a Visiting Scholar at the Divinity Faculty of Cambridge University, and a Fellow of the Temenos Academy. Author of seventeen books, Dr Shaw is the director of the Westcountry School of Myth and founder of the Oral Tradition and Mythic Life courses at Stanford University. A hugely respected oral storyteller, Dr. Shaw has toured internationally, and led symposiums at both Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Robert Bly describes him as “a true master, one of the very greatest storytellers we have.”
Friday, February 13
TICKET required for Friday night events
(All net proceeds will be donated to Pan-Orthodox Charities)
5 PM: Gallery, Vendors​
6:30 PM: Sons of Antioch Byzantine Choir
8 PM: Keynote Address by Martin Shaw, Ph.D.
Stories to Restore the Soul​
Gallery, Vendors & Reception Following Keynote
SATURDAY, February 14
FREE Events
Art Gallery & Vendors Open From 11 AM-9 PM
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11 AM-Noon: Martin Shaw Q&A with Book Signing
More Storytelling to Restore the Soul
Noon-4:45 PM
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Justin Marler (12:00-12:45)
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Jennifer Anna Rich (1:00-1:45)
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Dn. Seraphim (Richard) Rohlin (2:00-2:45)
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Anastasya Fender (3:00-3:45)
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Joshua Sturgill (4:00-4:45)​
​ Noon - 4:45 pm Children's Art (K-8th)
Book of Kells Scriptorium; The Little Way of a Pilgrim read by author Jennifer Anna Rich; Art in a Cart
5 PM - Pan-Orthodox Vespers
6 PM - 7PM: Speaker Panel Discussion
7PM - 9PM: American Orthodox Film
SUNDAY, Feb 15
9 AM: Orthros
​10 AM: Divine Liturgy​
Noon - 2 PM: Food, Gallery & Vendors
Festival Location
Saint Constantine and Helen Orthodox Church
1225 E Rosemeade Pkwy
Carrollton, TX 75007, USA