lectionary Definition
a book or list of selected readings, especially from the Bible, arranged for reading aloud in church services.
Using lectionary: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lectionary" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The priest read from the lectionary during the service.
Example
The lectionary for this Sunday includes passages from the Old and New Testaments.
Example
The church follows a three-year cycle of lectionary readings.
lectionary Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for lectionary
- book of readings
- reading list
- scripture readings
Phrases with lectionary
a lectionary used by many Protestant denominations that follows a three-year cycle of readings, with one year each focused on the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke)
Example
The Presbyterian Church follows the Revised Common Lectionary for its Sunday services.
one of the three years in the lectionary cycle, each of which focuses on a different set of biblical texts
Example
This is Year B in the lectionary cycle, which means we will be reading from the Gospel of Mark.
lectionary readings
the specific passages from the Bible that are designated for reading on a particular day according to the lectionary
Example
The lectionary readings for today include a psalm, an Old Testament reading, a New Testament reading, and a Gospel reading.
Origins of lectionary
from Latin 'lectionarius', meaning 'pertaining to a reading'
Summary: lectionary in Brief
A 'lectionary' [lek-shuh-ner-ee] is a book or list of selected readings, especially from the Bible, arranged for reading aloud in church services. It follows a cycle of readings, with each year focusing on a different set of biblical texts. Examples include the Revised Common Lectionary and lectionary readings for a particular day.
