Hebrews in the Lectionary
Hebrews is appointed 17 times across the three-year Revised Common Lectionary — 2 in Year A, 9 in Year B, 6 in Year C. Every appointed day is listed below.
Year A
- Christmas Day — Second Reading Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12)
- First Sunday after Christmas — Second Reading Hebrews 2:10-18
Year B
- Christmas Day — Second Reading Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12)
- Fifth Sunday in Lent — Second Reading Hebrews 5:5-10
- Proper 22 (Ordinary 27) — Second Reading Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
- Proper 23 (Ordinary 28) — Second Reading Hebrews 4:12-16
- Proper 24 (Ordinary 29) — Second Reading Hebrews 5:1-10
- Proper 25 (Ordinary 30) — Second Reading Hebrews 7:23-28
- Proper 26 (Ordinary 31) — Second Reading Hebrews 9:11-14
- Proper 27 (Ordinary 32) — Second Reading Hebrews 9:24-28
- Proper 28 (Ordinary 33) — Second Reading Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18) 19-25
Year C
- Fourth Sunday of Advent — Second Reading Hebrews 10:5-10
- Christmas Day — Second Reading Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12)
- Proper 14 (Ordinary 19) — Second Reading Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
- Proper 15 (Ordinary 20) — Second Reading Hebrews 11:29-12:2
- Proper 16 (Ordinary 21) — Second Reading Hebrews 12:18-29
- Proper 17 (Ordinary 22) — Second Reading Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
Frequently asked
How often is Hebrews read in the Revised Common Lectionary?
Hebrews is appointed 17 times across the three-year Revised Common Lectionary cycle — 2 in Year A, 9 in Year B, and 6 in Year C (17× as the Second Reading).
Which Sundays read from Hebrews?
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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