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.
Friday, MAY 2: TICKETED
5 PM: Doors open. Gallery & Vendors
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7 PM: St. Kassiani Chorale Performance​
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8 PM: Keynote Address: Jonathan Pageau
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Following Keynote: Gallery and Vendors
SATURDAY, MAY 3: 11 AM - 10 PM
11 AM: Q & A with Jonathan Pageau
Arts Gallery & Vendors Open
12 PM - 7 PM: FOOD BOOTHS OPEN
CHILDREN'S FESTIVITIES BEGIN:
Outdoors: face painting, bounce house, balloon artist, games, art in a cart, etc.
Indoors: (Elementary to Middle School)- -Book of Kells Scriptorium
ARTS WORKSHOP:
Woodcarving, prayer ropes, holy bread, koliva (memorial wheat)
SPEAKERS ON ORTHODOX ARTS:
The Art of Spiritual Warfare: Justin Marler & Bishop Gerasim.
Writing Fiction as an Orthodox Christian: Richard Rohlin
The Art of Imitating Heaven: Joshua Sturgill
Rachmaninoff's Vigil & Liturgy og St. John Chrysostom: Dn. Anthony Stokes
ENTERTAINMENT:
Arabic Music by local oud and durbuka players
Cultural Fashion Show
Middle Eastern Dabkeh performance
Interactive games celebrating Arabic heritage
Durbuka showdown by Sal T
5 PM: Vespers
Church Tours
Panel discussion with speakers after Vespers
7 PM - 10 PM: Hafli (Dance) featuring DJ Yoonis
SUNDAY, MAY 4: 9 AM - 3 PM
9 AM: Orthros
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10 AM: Divine Liturgy​
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12 PM - 3 PM: Food Booths Open
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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
Sacred Arts