lectionary

[ lek-shuh-ner-ee ]

noun

, plural lec·tion·ar·ies.

1. a book or a list of lections for reading in a divine service.

lectionary

/ ˈlɛkʃənərɪ /

noun

1. a book containing readings appointed to be read at divine services

Word History and Origins

Origin of lectionary¹

1770–80; < Medieval Latin ( liber ) lēctiōnārius. See lection, -ary

Word History and Origins

Origin of lectionary¹

C15: from Church Latin lectiōnārium, from lectio lection

Example Sentences

For churches following a lectionary—a fixed calendar of Biblical texts—the passages for this week’s service have been decided long in advance.

From Slate

Bring the bulletin from the 10 a.m. service with you, as lectionary readings will be used by the Revs.

From Washington Post

The sessions follow lectionary readings that may be found in the Sunday service bulletins.

From Washington Post

The sessions follow lectionary readings that may be found in the Sunday service bulletins.

From Washington Post

The sessions follow lectionary readings that may be found in the Sunday service bulletins.

From Washington Post