Welcome back to Saints Constantine and Helen Orthodox Christian Church, and to our fourth Festival of Orthodox Christian Arts - with even more to celebrate!
The 2027 Friday evening keynote address features Jonathan Jackson, the Orthodox Christian actor, musician and author. With music and storytelling, Jonathon demonstrates how art brings us closer to the Person of Christ and the Salvation of the world. He shares his perspective on why and how Christians can enrich their lives with stories, poetry, music and visual arts, drawing us “further in and further up” into the image and likeness of God. Many insights will be drawn from Jonathan’s new book, The Eternal Poet and The Cosmic Drama (September 2026 release).
"Come and See" ... Speakers, Demonstrations and Gallery exhibits of Orthodox Arts (iconography, music, folk arts) and spirituality.
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Newly renovated parish hall
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Music and dance demonstrations in the Gallery
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Exhibitors and vendors
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Workshops
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Worship in the Antiochian tradition
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More details to come -- check back soon!
The 2027 Festival is co-sponsored by the North Texas Orthodox Mission (NTOM). 100% of net proceeds will be donated to these Pan-Orthodox Ministries.
2027 Festival Keynote Address
Jonathon Jackson: The Art of Story and the Cosmic Drama of Our Salvation
Jonathan Stevens Jackson is a 6-time Emmy Award-winning actor, musician, author, film producer and band member. Best known for his role as Lucky Spencer on the ABC soap opera General Hospital, he played Avery Barkley in the ABC musical drama Nashville, and Jesse Tuck in the Disney film Tuck Everlasting. Jackson is also a member of the band Enation. He and his family became Orthodox Christians in 2012.
New this year - A Genuine Supra!
John Heers of First Things Foundation will be our Tamada (toastmaster) for this banquet prepared by the Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF). He and Jonathan Jackson will join diners in the Chapel “banquet room” for this two-hour Supra. The Supra is a ticketed event for a maximum of 80 diners. All net proceeds will benefit OCF. (Tickets available in January 2027). For more information on both the Supra and the work of First Things Foundation in the Republic of Georgia, Sierra Leone, Guatemala and more, see: https://first-things.org
Friday, February 26, 2027
TICKET required for Friday night events
(All net proceeds will be donated to Pan-Orthodox Charities)
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6 PM doors open for check-in. Gallery is open for exhibitors. visitors, and vendors
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6:30 PM Charcuterie and hospitality
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7 PM keynote address by Jonathon Jackson: The Art of Story and the Cosmic Drama of Our Salvation.
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following keynote, gallery remains open for hospitality
SATURDAY, February 27, 2027
FREE Events
Art Gallery & Vendors Open From 11 AM-9 PM
Saturday’s Events will include a Q&A with Jonathan Jackson, followed by an afternoon in the Hall with :
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Choral Concerts,
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Children’s Arabic Dance Demonstrations,
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Musical Performances (Byzantine Women's choir, Arabic music and more)
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Presentation by John Heers, First Things Foundation Founder, on The Art of the Supra and the work of their Peace-Corps-like missions around the world.
The Hall will be “alive” with artists, performers, vendors and visitors!
SUNDAY, February 28 2027
Open to all - Worship in the Antiochian Tradition
Join us in the Sts. Constantine and Helen Nave
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9 AM: Orthros
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10 AM: Divine Liturgy
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Noon - 1 Coffee hour hospitality
Jonathon Jackson on his discovery of Orthodoxy
Festival Location
Saint Constantine and Helen Orthodox Church
1225 E Rosemeade Pkwy
Carrollton, TX 75007, USA