Welcome back to Saints Constantine and Helen Orthodox Christian Church, and to our fourth Festival of Orthodox Christian Arts - with even more to celebrate!
This year's 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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Exhibitor 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!M
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: IOCC (international aid); OCPM (prison ministry); and OCMC (support for missions).
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.
2026 Orthodox Christian Arts Festival
Friday, February 13
TICKET required for Friday night events
(All net proceeds will be donated to Pan-Orthodox Charities)
SATURDAY, February
FREE Events
Art Gallery & Vendors Open From 11 AM-9 PM
8 AM: Divine Liturgy for the Saturday of the Souls
10 AM-11 AM: Martin Shaw (Nave) with Book Signing (Hall)
11 AM-Noon: Lunch-Hall
Chanter's Workshop-Nave
Noon-4:45 PM: More Storytelling to Restore the Soul-Nave
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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)-Chapel
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-Nave
6 PM - 7PM: Dinner-Hall
7 PM-8PM: Speaker Panel Discussion-Nave
8PM - 9PM: American Orthodox Film-Nave
SUNDAY, February 15
FREE Events
9 AM: Orthros
10 AM: Divine Liturgy
Noon - 2 PM: Food, Gallery & Vendors
Martin Shaw's Story of Being Captured by Christ at 50
Festival Location
Saint Constantine and Helen Orthodox Church
1225 E Rosemeade Pkwy
Carrollton, TX 75007, USA