1 Thessalonians in the Lectionary
1 Thessalonians is appointed 7 times across the three-year Revised Common Lectionary — 5 in Year A, 1 in Year B, 1 in Year C. Every appointed day is listed below.
Year A
- Proper 24 (Ordinary 29) — Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
- Proper 25 (Ordinary 30) — Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
- Proper 26 (Ordinary 31) — Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
- Proper 27 (Ordinary 32) — Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
- Proper 28 (Ordinary 33) — Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Year B
- Third Sunday of Advent — Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Year C
- First Sunday of Advent — Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Frequently asked
How often is 1 Thessalonians read in the Revised Common Lectionary?
1 Thessalonians is appointed 7 times across the three-year Revised Common Lectionary cycle — 5 in Year A, 1 in Year B, and 1 in Year C (7× as the Second Reading).
Which Sundays read from 1 Thessalonians?
Every appointed Sunday and festival is listed on this page, grouped by lectionary Year A, B, and C, with the exact reference and whether it is the first reading, psalm, second reading, or gospel for the day.
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