Revelation in the Lectionary
Revelation is appointed 7 times across the three-year Revised Common Lectionary — 0 in Year A, 1 in Year B, 6 in Year C. Every appointed day is listed below.
Year B
- Christ the King Sunday — Second Reading Revelation 1:4b-8
Year C
- Second Sunday of Easter — Second Reading Revelation 1:4-8
- Third Sunday of Easter — Second Reading Revelation 5:11-14
- Fourth Sunday of Easter — Second Reading Revelation 7:9-17
- Fifth Sunday of Easter — Second Reading Revelation 21:1-6
- Sixth Sunday of Easter — Second Reading Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5
- Seventh Sunday of Easter — Second Reading Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21
Frequently asked
How often is Revelation read in the Revised Common Lectionary?
Revelation is appointed 7 times across the three-year Revised Common Lectionary cycle — 0 in Year A, 1 in Year B, and 6 in Year C (7× as the Second Reading).
Which Sundays read from Revelation?
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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