Deuteronomy in the Lectionary
Deuteronomy is appointed 3 times across the three-year Revised Common Lectionary — 2 in Year A, 0 in Year B, 1 in Year C. Every appointed day is listed below.
Year A
- Proper 4 (Ordinary 9) — First Reading Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28
- Proper 25 (Ordinary 30) — First Reading Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Year C
- First Sunday in Lent — First Reading Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Frequently asked
How often is Deuteronomy read in the Revised Common Lectionary?
Deuteronomy is appointed 3 times across the three-year Revised Common Lectionary cycle — 2 in Year A, 0 in Year B, and 1 in Year C (3× as the First Reading).
Which Sundays read from Deuteronomy?
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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