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Georgian Lectionary

Let me just say first off that this is the lectionary that I've put the most time into, and perhaps therefore have the most
familiarity with and for which I have the most affection. The process that led to the creation of this page began in the
midst of a serious illness (adult chicken pox: both icky and dangerous), with my checking all of the scriptural references
given by Tarchnischvili, ascertaining the corresponding NRSV citations for each. After an initial compilation of only the
readings into an index, I decided to produce a full translation, as a companion to the Armenian lectionaries, which are
quite similar, as mentioned below. I was also fascinated by observing the development of the lectionary of Jerusalem.
This form of the Jerusalem lectionary, as preserved in the Georgian tradition, dates to approximately 700 AD.
Please note that my translation was on occasion rushed, and may not be the best, as it is based only upon the Latin
translation of the Georgian provided by Tarchnischvili for those, like myself, who know no Georgian. Suggestions for
improvements are certainly welcome, as well as any questions, here.

This lectionary is clearly in a relation of descent from the Jerusalem lectionary represented by the Armenian tradition. See
my presentations of both the Renoux Armenian Lectionary and the Conybeare Armenian Lectionary. The Georgian Lectionary
shows an elaboration of the prescribed psalms and hymns, and an increase in the variety of the types of those hymns. Some
include incipits which are recognizable in modern Greek Orthodox services. However, the Greek Lectionary differs markedly
from the Jerusalem tradition. Tradition, however, indicates the origin of the Greek Lectionary to be the Mar Saba Monastery
in the Judean desert, so similarities in hymnography may be explained by this proximity.

The source for this lectionary are the following volumes:
Tarchnischvili, Michel, ed. Corpus scriptorum Christianorum orientalium ; 188-189, 204-205 : Scriptores Iberici ; t. 9-10,
13-14. Le grand lectionnaire de l'ɧlise de J鲵salem (Ve-VIIIe si裬e). Louvain : Secr鴡riat du Corpus SCO, 1959-1960.
The introduction (188/9) is in French, and the text of the lectionary (189/10, 204-205/13-14) is presented in Georgian with a
facing page Latin translation done by Tarchnischvili.

The reference numbers in the left column are those of Tarchnischvili. Within the translation itself, I've included scriptural
citations in square brackets, and generally dispensed with including the incipits/explicits of the biblical texts, except in the
Psalms and Lines, where I include the incipits, and in a few cases where there are notable differences, as in section 149, etc,
which is Heb 11.32-40 with interpolations indicating the identities of the various martyrs. I have translated the indicator for a
response, stichus, as line, simply because the word means line and does not always represent a response. Otherwise, most
of the liturgical hymnological terms (hypakoi, troparion, etc) have not been translated. Regarding the mysterious term kverexi,
I have learned from email correspondence from the Rev. Dr. George A. Leylegian of Saint Gregory Armenian Church in San
Francisco and from Hieromonk Gregory of the Xristianskij Vostok (Christian Orient) periodical Editorial Board, that the term is
related to the Greek kêryx/kêrygma (preaching or proclamation) and Armenian qaroz (exhortation), and that it refers to either a
paragraph-length or antiphonal ektenia or litany, typically one being appropriate to the place and time of use. I've thus rendered
kverexi here with litany.

Psalm citations are given with the LXX numbering first, then with that of the NRSV. References to points within the document are
also given within square brackets, utilizing the number in the left column.

The study of this lectionary would undoubtedly yield much information in various aspects of Jerusalem's early Christian period.
Even immediately, in the readings and hymns selected for the Christimas vigil, we find a fascinating method of interpretation
of Old Testament texts at work. This method of interpretation is quite striking, and persists throughout the lectionary. It
deserves close attention in order to determine the tie between the event and the reading at times. Sometimes this is due
to the use of the Septuagint, which was clearly the version in use here. It's quite enjoyable to observe ancient hermeneutics
at work. The various places, processions, and churches mentioned also make this a fascinating source for a particular time
in the history of Christians in Jerusalem, with all their long-standing traditions and practices not yet come under Muslim
restrictions, which would eventually ban processions, and under which dominion most of the churches mentioned in this work
would fall into ruin, never to be restored.

1.	This is a rite and order of orthodox practice, as they do in Jerusalem.
2.	December 24
3.	At the sixth hour they go out to the Sheepfold, do a litany and prayers and say hypakoi, mode 8: Glory upon the highest, and upon earth, peace [Lk 2.14]. Line: The earth has yielded her fruit...ends of the earth [Ps 66.7-8/67.6-7]. 2. hypakoi, line: Now Isaiah first said, Behold a virgin [Isa 7.14]
4.	And they do a litany and prayers, saying a Psalm, mode 6: The Lord shepherds me, and I will lack nothing. In a place.... [Ps 22.1-2/23.1-2] Alleluia Psalm, mode 2: You Who shepherd Israel, attend...Joseph [Ps 79.2/80.1]
5.	Gospel of Luke chapter: And there were shepherds in that area...as it was told to them [Lk 2.8-20]
6.	After this they ascend to Bethlehem, enter the cave, and do the evening office. Troparion, mode 8: Maker of all creatures Psalm, mode 4: The Lord said to me, My Son [Ps 2.7] Line: Ask of me and I wil give [Ps 2.8]
7.	Reading in the Prophet Jeremiah [23.2-6]
8.	Reading of Paul to the Hebrews [1.1-12] Alleluia Psalm, mode 8: The Lord said to my Lord, sit [Ps 109/110]
9.	Gospel of Matthew chapter [1.18-25]
10.	Hand-washing song, mode 1: The Lord is born in Bethlehem of Judea
11.	Sanctification song, mode 6: What will I offer?
12.	At midnight they begin Lines and Readings.
13.	Line 1, mode 2: At the birth of the Lord in Bethlehem Psalm: My heart has uttered [Ps 44/45] Reading 1, Genesis [1.1-3.24]
14.	Line 2, mode 4: Righteous ones, rejoice to heaven Psalm: All peoples raise [46/47] Reading 2, the Prophet Isaiah [7.10-17]
15.	Line 3, mode 5: For the grace of God has appeared for salvation [Tt 2.11] Psalm: Great is the Lord [47/48] Reading 3, Exodus [14.24-15.21]
16.	Line 4, mode 5: Fulfilled is the word of the Prophets Psalm: O God, have mercy on us [66/67] Reading 4, Micah [5.2-7]
17.	Line 5, mode 5: Let us look into the cave, into the manger Psalm: O God, your judgment to the king [71/72] Reading 5, Proverbs [1.1-9]
18.	Line 6, mode 8: Today the heavens exult and rejoice Psalm: It has pleased you, O Lord, your land [84/85] Reading 6, the Prophet Isaiah [9.5c-7]
19.	Line 7, mode 8: From where have you come, Magi? Psalm: Her foundations in the mountains [86/87] Reading 7, the Prophet Isaiah [11.1-9]
20.	Line 8, mode 3: One born from a virgin Psalm: Your mercy, O Lord [88/89] Reading 8, the Prophet Isaiah [35.3-10]
21.	Line 9, mode 8: On Christ shine the stars Psalm: The Lord said to my Lord, sit [109/110] Reading 9, the Prophet Isaiah [40.9-17]
22.	Line 10, mode 2: King of the Jews and Savior Psalm: Give thanks to the Lord for He is good [117/118] Reading 10, the Prophet Isaiah [42.1-8]
23.	Line 11, mode 6: The city which You loved Psalm: Remember, O Lord, David [131/132] Reading 11, the Prophet Daniel [3.1-97/Dan 3.1-23, PrAz 1-68, Dan 3.24-30]
24.	After this they say a Psalm: Rise, Lord from rest [Ps 131.8/132.8] Line: Remember, O Lord, David and [Ps 131.1/132.1]
25.	Gospel of Luke chapter [2.1-7] After the Gospel they do a litany and prayers, and perform the morning office.
26.	For the Liturgy, the same troparion: All creatures The same Psalm, mode 2: The Lord said to me, You are My Son [2.7] Line: Ask of me [Ps 2.8]
27.	Reading, Proverbs [8.22-31]
28.	Reading 2, the Prophet Daniel [2.34-35]
29.	Reading 3, Paul to the Hebrews [1.1-12] Alleluia Psalm, mode 5: The Lord said to my Lord, sit [Ps 109/110]
30.	Gospel of Matthew chapter [2.1-33]
31.	Say all the Handwashing and Sanctification songs of the previous day.
32.	December 26. Synaxis in Sion. Commemoration of David, and James the brother of the Lord
33.	For the evening office, troparion, mode 1: Come! Psalm: Remember, O Lord, David [Ps 131/132] Line: As he swore to the Lord [131.2/132.2]
34.	For Liturgy, Psalm, mode 1: God magnifies the salvations of his king [Ps 17.51/18.50] Line: My God, perfect are your ways [17.31/18.30]
35.	First Reading, Kings [2Sam 5.1-10]
36.	Reading 2, Acts of the Holy Apostles [15.13-29]
37.	Reading 3, General Letter of James [1.1-12]
38.	Reading 4, Paul to the Galatians [1.11-20] Alleluia, mode 2: The Lord swore to David [131.11/132.11]
39.	Gospel of Matthew chapter [22.41-46]
40.	Handwashing song, mode 5: Sanctified priests
41.	Sanctification song: Body of the Lord, blood
42.	December 27. Synaxis in Sion, in the Diakonikon. Commemoration of Saint Stephen For the evening office, Troparion, mode 3: Glorious protomartyr For Liturgy, Troparion, mode 8: Soldier of the Heavenly King Psalm, mode 8: We will glorify you...you have crowned us [5.12b-13/5.11b-12] Line: Let them rejoice in you [5.12a/5.11a]
43.	Reading 1, Acts of the Holy Apostles [6.8-8.2]
44.	Reading 2, Paul to the Corinthians [2Cor 4.7-15] Alleluia, mode 8: You put on his head...of days forever [Ps 20.4-5/21.3-4]
45.	Gospel of John chapter [12.24-41]
46.	Handwashing song, mode 8: They will say in the Lord, Stephen
47.	December 28. Apostles Peter and Paul. Troparion, mode 1: Which from the world Psalm, mode 2: Into all the earth [18.5/19.4] Line: The heavens proclaim [18.2/19.1]
48.	Reading 1, General Letter of Peter [2Pt 1.12-18]
49.	Reading 2, Paul to Timothy [2Tim 4.1-8] Alleluia, mode 2: All the nations lift up [Ps 46.2/47.1]
50.	Gospel of John chapter [21.15-19]
51.	Handwashing song, mode 4: Apostles and martyrs
52.	Sanctification song, mode 8: The assembly of angels glorify you
53.	December 29. Apostle James, and John the Evangelist Troparion, mode 1: Which the Savior commanded Psalm, mode 3: Tell from day to day...him [Ps 95.2-3/96.2b-3] Line: Sing to the Lord a new song...all the earth [Ps 95.1/96.1]
54.	First reading, Acts of the Holy Apostles [12.1-17]
55.	Reading 2, General Letter of John [1Jn 1.1-10] Alleluia, mode 5: It has pleased you, O Lord, you land [Ps 84.2-3/85.1-2]
56.	Gospel of John chapter [21.20-25]
57.	Handwashing song, mode 2: You have magnified salvation in the world
58.	Sanctification song: God reigns over the nations [Ps 46.9/47.8]
59.	December 30. At the Holy Mount of Olives. Psalm, mode 2: Exalt the Lord...holy is the Lord [98.5/99.5] Line: The Lord reigns [98.1/99.1]
60.	Reading, Paul to the Hebrews [12.18-28] Alleluia, mode 8: Hear, daughter...them [Ps 44.11-12/45.10-11]
61.	Gospel of Luke chapter [1.39-56]
62.	December 31. Commemoration of Zotikos, nourisher of orphans. Psalm, mode 3: Announce from day to day [Ps 95.2b-3/96.2b-3] Line: Sing to the Lord a new song [95.1/96.1]
63.	Reading, Paul to the Romans [1.1-17]
64.	Gospel of Matthew chapter [2.3-14]
65.	January 1. Beginning of the year, and the Circumcision of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Reading, Paul to the Galatians [3.24-4.7] Gospel of Luke [2.21]
66.	All the rest of Basil's [refers to the Commemoration of Saint Basil the Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia, which is missing in the mss]. Psalm, mode 2: Your priests are dressed [Ps 131.9/132.9] Line: Remember, O Lord, David [131.1/132.1]
67.	For Liturgy, Troparion, mode 5: Splendid are the dwellings
68.	First Reading, Proverbs [10.20-25]
69.	Reading 2, the Prophet Malachi [2.3-7]
70.	Reading 3, Paul to the Hebrews [13.7-16] Alleluia, mode 1: Rejoice, O just ones [Ps 32.1/33.1]
71.	Gospel of Matthew chapter [13.44-52]
72.	Handwashing song, mode 5: Blessed are your dwellings
73.	Sanctification song: The people stand before
74.	January 2. Saint Sylvester, Archbishop, and Matthew, Monk Psalm and Alleluia for the Blessed [see 1508, 1515]
75.	Reading, Paul to the Romans [15.1-13]
76.	Gospel of Matthew chapter [13.1-9]
77.	January 3. Abba Melito, Hegumen of St. Saba Psalm for the Blessed [see 1508]
78.	Reading, Paul to the Romans [15.14-33]
79.	Gospel of Mark chapter [4.10-23]
80.	January 4. Abba John the Scholar. Psalm for the Blessed [see 1508]
81.	Reading, Paul to the Corinthians [2Cor 8.1-9]
82.	Gospel of Luke chapter [21.12-19]
83.	[EPIPHANY] January 6. Epiphany. The day before [June 5], they gather at the doors of the churches and do a litany and prayers and say a prokeimenon, mode 8: You have made Thabor and [Ps 88.13/89.12] Line: When Israel left [Ps 113.1/114.1] And they say the Gloria, hypakoi, mode 8: You, Savior, today
84.	Reading 1, the Prophet Ezra [4Ezra 5.22-30] Psalm: Wash me with hyssop [Ps 50.9/51.7] Line: Have mercy on me, Lord, great [Ps 50.3/51.1]
85.	Gospel of Luke chapter [3.1-18]
86.	And they begin to sing: Lord, I have cried out [Ps 140.1/141.1], and enter the church. After Phos Hilaron, they attend the canon of mass. Troparion, mode 1: When Christ was baptized, the waters Psalm, mode 4: The voice of the Lord over the waters [Ps 28.3/29.3] Line: The voice of the Lord with truth, the voice [v. 4]
87.	First Reading, the Prophet Isaiah [1.16-20]
88.	Reading 2, Paul to the Corinthians [1Cor 10.1-4]
89.	Gospel of Mark chapter [1.1-11]
90.	Handwashing song, mode 2: Illumine our hearts, Illuminator
91.	Sanctification song, mode 2: The waters saw You [Ps 76.17/77.16]
92.	After mass, they go out for the Blessing of Waters, saying this hypakoi, mode 8: In likeness to that voice which cried Psalm, mode 8: Wash me with hyssop [Ps 50.9/51.7] Line: Have mercy on me, God, according to your great mercy [50.3/51.1]
93.	Reading, the Prophet Isaiah [12.1-6] Alleluia, mode 4: The sea saw [Ps 113.3/114.3]
94.	Gospel of Mark chapter [1.9-11?]
95.	When they have entered from the Blessing of Waters, they say this hypakoi, mode 8: The army of angels They do prayers and dismiss the people.
96.	At midnight they begin to read these Lines and Readings
97.	Line 1, mode 2: When he was sent Psalm: Offer to the Lord [28.1/29.1] Reading 1, Genesis [1.1-3.24]
98.	Line 2, mode 2: John stood at the Jordan Psalm: Let us bless the Lord at all times, always [33.2/34.1] Reading 2, the Prophet Isaiah [60.1-22]
99.	Line 3, mode 2: Today joy is made complete Psalm: The impious says in his sin [35.2/36.1] Reading 3, Exodus [14.24-15.21]
100.	Line 4, mode 2: Fear grips the Forerunner Psalm: Just as the doe desires [41.2/42.1] Reading 4, the Prophet Isaiah [43.10-20]
101.	Line 5, mode 2: When he saw the image of a dove Psalm: God, our Refuge [45.2/46.1] Reading 5, Jesus Nav頛Jos 4.4-11]
102.	Line 6, mode 5: From the Father the Holy Spirit descends Psalm: To you belongs praise [64.2/65.1] Reading 6, the Prophet Isaiah [44.2-7]
103.	Line 7, mode 2: God made man by a servant baptized Psalm: My voice to the Lord [76.2/77.1] Reading 7, the Prophet Micah [7.15b-20]
104.	Line 8, mode 2: We praise you, God, who have come to your creatures Psalm: The Lord reigns with majesty [92.1/93.1] Reading 8, the Prophet Isaiah [55.1-13]
105.	Line 9, mode 2: You descended over the Jordan Psalm: Sing to the Lord a new song, for wonders [97.1/98.1] Reading 9, the Prophet Ezekiel [36.25-36]
106.	Line 10, mode 5: From the highest he was sent Psalm: In the exodus of Israel [113.1/114.1-115.18] Reading 10, the Prophet Daniel [3.1-97/Dan 3.1-23, PrAz 1-68, Dan 3.24-30] And they say a Psalm, mode 2: God is Lord and has appeared to us [117.27/118.27] Line: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good [117.1/118.1]
107.	Gospel of John chapter [1.18-28]
108.	For Liturgy, Troparion, mode 1: Mystery of providence Psalm, mode 8: God is Lord and has appeared to us [117.27/118.27] Line: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good [117.1/118.1]
109.	First Reading, Kings [2Kgs 5.9-15]
110.	Reading 2, Wisdom of Jesus son of Sirach [24.32-25.1]
111.	Reading 3, the Prophet Jeremiah [50.44-46]
112.	Reading 4, the Prophet Ezekiel [47.1-9]
113.	Reading 5, Paul to Titus [2.11-15] Alleluia, mode 4: In the exodus of Israel [Ps 113.1-3/114.1-3]
114.	Gospel of Matthew chapter [3.1-17]
115.	Handwashing song, mode 7: Great mystery of providence
116.	Sanctification song, mode 6(?): You, Christ, have accepted baptism (Dismissal?), mode 7: Then were opened to you the heavens
117.	DAY 2. Synaxis in Anastasis. Psalm: Come to the Lord [33.6/34.5] Line: We bless the Lord at all times [33.2/34.1]
118.	The same day, the commemoration of the holy martyr Abo. Psalm: Make known your face among [78.10b/79.10b] Line: Let enter before you [78.11/79.11] For all the rest, use Saints [see 1508]
119.	Reading, Paul to Titus [3.4-7] Alleluia: Therefore I will remember you from the land [Ps 41.7b/42.6b]
120.	Gospel of John chapter [3.1-12]
121.	DAY 3. Synaxis in Sion. Psalm: Wash me with hyssop. [50.9/51.7] Line: Have mercy on me, God, according to your great mercy [Ps 50.3/51.1]
122.	Reading, Paul to the Romans [6.3-11] Alleluia, mode 3: Sing to the Lord [Ps 116/117]
123.	Gospel of Luke chapter [3.21-22]
124.	DAY 4. Synaxis in Saint Mary Psalm: Rise, O Lord, from your rest [131.8/132.8] Line: Remember, O Lord, David [131.1/132.1]
125.	Reading, Paul to the Galatians [3.24-4.7] Alleluia, mode 3: Lord, in your truth shall rejoice [Ps 20.2/21.1]
126.	Gospel of Luke chapter [3.1-8]
127.	DAY 5. Synaxis in Saint John. Psalm: The waters have seen you [76.17/77.16] Line: My voice to the Lord [76.2/77.1]
128.	Reading, Paul to the Ephesians [4.1-16] Alleluia: All nations [Ps 46.2/47.1]
129.	Gospel of Matthew chapter [3.1-12]
130.	DAY 6. Synaxis in Saint Stephen. Psalm: All the ends of the earth have seen [97.3b/98.3b] Line: Sing to the Lord a new song [Ps 97.1/98.1]
131.	Reading, Paul to the Colossians [2.8-15] Alleluia, mode 7(?): The Lord reigns in majesty [Ps 92.1/93.1]
132.	Gospel of Luke chapter [3.1-18]
133.	DAY 7. Synaxis in Golgotha. Psalm: The Lord has made known his salvation [Ps 97.2/98.2] Line: Sing to the Lord a new song [Ps 97.1/98.1]
134.	Reading, Paul to the Hebrews [10.19-25] Alleluia, mode 8: Shout to God, all the earth! [Ps 97.4/98.4]
135.	Gospel of John chapter [1.18-28]
136.	DAY 8. Synaxis in Holy Anastasis. Troparion, mode 5: When, Christ, you were baptized Psalm: Blessed are those forgiven [31.1/32.2] Line: Blessed is the man to whom [31.2/32.2]
137.	Reading 1, the Prophet Isaiah [40.1-8]
138.	Reading 2, Paul to Timothy [2Tim 1.1-12] Alleluia, mode 5: It has pleased you, O Lord, your land [Ps 84.2-3/85.1-2]
139.	Gospel of John chapter [3.22-4.3]
140.	Handwashing song, mode 7: A great mystery has been revealed
141.	Sanctification song, mode 7: When the heavens were opened to you
142.	January 14. Synaxis in Saint Stephen, his commemoration. For all, see the 2nd Sabbath of Pascha [789]
143.	January 15. Commemoration of Bishop Babylas of Antioch and his three brothers. For all, see January 1 [65]
144.	January 16. Commemoration of Theodore the Recluse. Psalm: For the Lord loved judgment [36.28/37.28] Line: But the meek will inherit the earth [36.11/37.11] For the rest, see the Just and the Blessed [1508]
145.	January 17. Commemoration of our Father Antony. For Liturgy, Troparion, mode 5: Splendid is your name always Psalm, mode 7: Who will give me wings...? [54.7-9a/55.6-8a] Line: Hear, Lord, my prayer [54.2/55.1]
146.	First Reading, Proverbs [11.7-13]
147.	Reading 2, from the Wisdom of Jesus son of Sirach [2.1-13]
148.	Reading 3, the Prophet Jeremiah [Lam 3.22-32]
149.	Reading 4, Paul to the Hebrews [11.32-40; note the insertions in italics]: And what more can we say, for time would fail us in this description of the judges, of Barak, of Samson, and of Jephthah, of the kings, of David and Samuel and the prophets, Abraham and the judges who through faith conquered kings, Abraham, Moses, Joshua and Phineas administered justice, Abraham, Joshua, and Caleb received promises, Samson and David and Daniel shut the mouths of lions, the three youths Hananiah, Azariah, and Mishael quenched flaming fire, Uriah, Mideli [sic], and Elijah the Prophet escaped the edge of the sword, David, King Hezekiah, King Asa received strength out of weakness, Gideon, Barak, Samson, and David routed the foreign armies, the Shunammite woman and the woman from Sarepta -- women received their dead by resurrection, the seven Maccabee brothers and their mother and other prophets others were tortured ... that they might be worthy, Isaiah, Jeremiah and Job, certain were bent over ... were tested, Jeremiah and Micah chained and imprisoned, Jeremiah and Naboth were stoned, Isaiah was cut in two, Job, Zerubbabel were tempted, Micah, Amos, Zechariah the priest were killed by the sword, John the Baptist, Elijah, Elishah went around in skins...this world, the prophet who nourished Obadiah wandered in deserts...in the caves of the earth. With all these, witness was proven...that not without us will they be perfected. Alleluia, mode 2: Blessed are the pure [Ps 118.1-2/119.1-2]
150.	Gospel of Matthew chapter [10.32-42]
151.	Handwashing song, mode 5: Blessed is the Father
152.	Sanctification song, mode 5: Heavenly army
153.	January 18. In Choziba, at the Monastery of the Theotokos. Troparion, mode 1: Pray to the Holy Mother of God Psalm, mode 5: He has sanctified his dwelling [Ps 45.5b/46.4b] Line: The Lord of Forces is with us [45.8/46.7]
154.	Reading 1, Proverbs [31.29-31]
155.	Reading 2, Paul to the Hebrews [7.11-19] Alleluia, mode 5: The Lord said to my Lord, sit [Ps 109.1-2/110.1-2]
156.	Gospel of Luke chapter [2.42-52]
157.	Handwashing, mode 7: Out of beautiful roots
158.	January 19. Commemoration of the Great King Theodosius Psalm, mode 4: The kings of the earth will bless [Ps 67.33-35a/68.32-34a] Line: Rise up, O God, and scatter [Ps 67.2/68.1]
159.	Reading, Paul to Timothy [1Tim 2.1-7] Alleluia, mode 3: O Lord, in your strength [Ps 20.2/21.1]
160.	Gospel of Luke chapter [7.1-10]
161.	January 20. Holy Father Euthymius. All of Fathers [1493]
162.	January 21. In Saint Paul, his commemoration. All of Dedications [1535]
163.	January 22. In Saint Stephen, commemoration of all the Saints, who from Stephen up to this very day were made martyrs through a good witness throughout the whole world. Troparion, mode 4: Rejoice, martyrs of the Lord Psalm, mode 4: Precious in the sight [Ps 115.15/116.15] Line: I have believed [Ps 115.10/116.10]
164.	Reading 1, Proverbs [29.2-6]
165.	Reading 2, the Prophet Isaiah [65.13-18a]
166.	Reading 3, Paul to the Hebrews [12.1-11] Alleluia, mode 1: God is glorious in the council [Ps 88.8/89.7]
167.	Gospel of John [15.20-16.4]
168.	Handwashing song, mode 2: The first commands
169.	Sanctification song, mode 4: To you, a sacrifice
170.	January 23. In Holy Anastasis. Commemoration of Clement the Hierarch. All of Hierarchs [1493]
171.	January 24. In Holy Anastasis. Clement the Great. All of Hierarchs [1493]
172.	January 25. In Holy Anastasis. Commemoration of Bishop Gregory of Nazianzen, the Theologian. See all at September 24 [1493]
173.	January 26. Commemoration of Saint John, Archbishop of Constantinople. All of Hierarchs [1493]
174.	January 27. Saint John Chrysostom, and Archbishop Theodore, and King Valentinian. Troparion, mode 5: Golden pure grace Psalm, mode 1: Your priests are dressed [Ps 131.9/132.9] Line: Remember, O Lord, David [Ps 131.1/132.1]
175.	Reading 1, Proverbs [10.20-25]
176.	Reading 2, Paul to the Corinthians [1Cor 12.26-31] Alleluia, mode 1: Exult, O just ones [Ps 32.1/33.1]
177.	Gospel of John chapter [10.11-16]
178.	January 28. Commemoration of all the Desert Fathers. Troparion of Antony [145: mode 5: Splendid is your name always] Psalm, mode 6: For the Lord loves justice [Ps 36.28/37.28] Line: But the meek will inherit [36.11/37.11]
179.	Reading, Proverbs [11.7-13] Reading, Jeremiah [Lam 3.22-32]
180.	Reading, Paul to the Ephesians [6.10-17] Alleluia, mode 1: I love you, O Lord, my strength [Ps 17.1/18.1]
181.	Gospel of Matthew chapter [5.25-48]
182.	January 29. Of the Venerable Cross which appeared to King Constantine. Troparion, mode 8: Servant of God, King Psalm, mode 3: Make for us a good sign [Ps 85.17/86.17] Line: For you, Lord, have helped [Ps 85.17c/86.17c]
183.	Reading 1, the Prophet Zechariah [14.16-21]
184.	Reading 2, Paul to the Galatians [6.14-18] Alleluia, mode 4: Your throne, O God, forever [Ps 44.7/45.6]
185.	Gospel of Matthew chapter [24.27-35]
186.	Handwashing song: Lord, under Moses while
187.	January 30. Saint Ignatius, Archbishop of Antioch. All of Hierarchs [1493]
188.	January 31. Of Zechariah, Bishop of Jerusalem (who was taken captive by King Chosroe to Persia, where he died) Troparion, mode 5: Praise, high priest Zechariah! Psalm, mode 3: Many are the troubles [33.20/34.19] Line: The Lord keeps [33.21/34.20]
189.	Reading 1, Job [2.3(?)-3.5]
190.	Reading 2, the Prophet Isaiah [61.6-10a]
191.	Reading 3, Paul to Timothy [2Tim 4.1-8] Alleluia, mode 2: The salvation of the just from the Lord [Ps 36.39-40/37.39-40]
192.	Gospel of John chapter [10.11-16]
193.	February 1. Commemoration of the Prophetess Anna, and of Father Ephraim. Psalm, mode 2: The desire of those who fear you [144.19/145.19] Line: I will exalt you, my God [144.1/145.1]
194.	Reading, Paul to the Romans [10.12b-20]
195.	Gospel of Matthew chapter [12.38-42]
196.	February 2. Feast of Hypapantis (Meeting, or Presentation) The day before: Troparion, mode 5: Hail, full of joy Psalm, mode 4: All the ends [97.3b/98.3b] Line: The Lord has made known [97.2/98.2]
197.	Reading, Paul to the Colossians [2.8-15] Alleluia, mode 8: Gifts of gold [Ps 44.13-15a/45.12-14a]
198.	Gospel of Luke chapter [2.21]
199.	For Liturgy: Troparion, mode 8: Symeon was made like the Nativity Psalm, mode 4: All the ends [97.3/98.3b] Line: The Lord has made known [97.2/98.2]
200.	Reading 1, Proverbs [22.11-18]
201.	Reading 2, Wisdom of Solomon [4.8-12]
202.	Reading 3, the Prophet Isaiah [19.1-4b]
203.	Reading 4, Paul to the Galatians [3.24-4.7] Alleluia, mode 8: Hear, daughter, and see [Ps 44.11-12/45.10-11]
204.	Gospel of Luke chapter [2.22-40]
205.	Handwashing song, mode 4: Today is indescribable in glory, and today is indescribable and unseen
206.	Sanctification song: Today, all praise who
207.	February 3. Commemoration of the Saints, the Abbas Paul, Mark, Pamphilus, Ammonius, Eulogius, Ochus, and the many others. All of Saints [1475]
208.	February 4. The Saints, theHerrmits Apellius, Apollonius, Paphnutius, Dioscorius, Theodore of Pelonelius [=Pelusium in Mount Perga?] and Timothy the Martyr. All of the Just [1508]
209.	February 5. Commemoration of the Martyr Eusychius. All of Saints [1475]
210.	February 6. Commemoration of Saints Pamphilius, Valentius, Theodore, Julian and the Egyptian Five. Psalm of Saints [1475]
211.