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:
The Time for Orthodox Art is Now!
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
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7 PM: St. Kassiani Chorale Performance​
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8 PM: Keynote Address: Jonathan Pageau:
The Time for Orthodox Art is Now!
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Gallery & Vendors Following Keynote
SATURDAY, MAY 3: 11 AM - 10 PM
PARKING ONSITE OR AT ROSEMEADE REC CENTER ACROSS THE STREET--BUSSES FROM 11AM TO 10PM
11 AM: Q & A with Jonathan Pageau
Art Gallery & Vendors Open
Noon - 10 PM: FOOD, FESTIVITIES and ARTS BEGIN!
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​Special Events Outdoors:
Middle Eastern Food and Entertainment
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DJ Yoonis
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Arabic Music by local oud and durbuka players
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Interactive games celebrating Arabic heritage
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Children's Activities: Face painting, bounce house, balloon artist, games, and more! 6PM to 10PM--EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
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Middle Eastern Dabkeh performance by Salaam Dabkeh Troup
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Cultural Fashion Show
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Durbuka showdown by Sal T​
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Hafli
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Special Events Indoors:
Silent Auction & Church Tours All Afternoon
Pan-Orthodox Vespers 5 PM
Speaker Panel Discussion 6 PM-Nave
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Arts Workshops: Hall
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Woodcarving (12:30-3:30), Prayer Ropes (12:30-3:30), Holy Bread (1:30-2:30), 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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Children's Activities: Book of Kells Scriptorium-Continuous; Directed art by artist, Weeda
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SUNDAY, MAY 4: 9 AM - 3 PM
PARKING ONSITE OR AT CARROLTON REC CENTER ACROSS THE STREET--BUSSES FROM 11AM TO 10PM
9 AM: Orthros
​10 AM: Divine Liturgy​
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