Esther in the Lectionary
Esther is appointed 1 time across the three-year Revised Common Lectionary — 0 in Year A, 1 in Year B, 0 in Year C. Every appointed day is listed below.
Year B
- Proper 21 (Ordinary 26) — First Reading Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22
Frequently asked
How often is Esther read in the Revised Common Lectionary?
Esther is appointed 1 time across the three-year Revised Common Lectionary cycle — 0 in Year A, 1 in Year B, and 0 in Year C (1× as the First Reading).
Which Sundays read from Esther?
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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