Lamentations in the Lectionary
Lamentations is appointed 2 times across the three-year Revised Common Lectionary — 0 in Year A, 0 in Year B, 2 in Year C. Every appointed day is listed below.
Year C
- Proper 22 (Ordinary 27) — First Reading Lamentations 1:1-6
- Proper 22 (Ordinary 27) — Psalm Lamentations 3:19-26 OR Psalm 137
Frequently asked
How often is Lamentations read in the Revised Common Lectionary?
Lamentations is appointed 2 times across the three-year Revised Common Lectionary cycle — 0 in Year A, 0 in Year B, and 2 in Year C (1× as the First Reading, 1× as the Psalm).
Which Sundays read from Lamentations?
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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