Ruth in the Lectionary
Ruth is appointed 2 times across the three-year Revised Common Lectionary — 0 in Year A, 2 in Year B, 0 in Year C. Every appointed day is listed below.
Year B
- Proper 26 (Ordinary 31) — First Reading Ruth 1:1-18
- Proper 27 (Ordinary 32) — First Reading Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17
Frequently asked
How often is Ruth read in the Revised Common Lectionary?
Ruth is appointed 2 times across the three-year Revised Common Lectionary cycle — 0 in Year A, 2 in Year B, and 0 in Year C (2× as the First Reading).
Which Sundays read from Ruth?
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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