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GOSPEL READINGS

The Gospel readings in the Frick Book of Hours follow the standard arrangement in Books of Hours beginning with John followed by Luke, Matthew and Mark. The readings are those used during the Mass on four major feasts: Christmas Day (December 25), the Annunciation (March 25), the Epiphany (January 6), the Ascension (movable feast). The first reading is John 1:1-14, which beginsIn principio verbum...In the beginning was the word...setting the stage for the story of redemption. Luke 1:26-38 is next, with the story of the angel's annunciation to Mary. Matthew 2:1-12 with the birth of Christ and the visit of the Magi. Mark 16:14-20 with the story of the Ascension and the commissioning of the Apostles to go out and preach salvation.
 

F. 22r John sits on the island of Patmos,  accompanied by his symbol, the eagle.	F. 24r Luke sits at a writing desk with  his symbol,the ox on the floor in front of the desk.
F. 26v Matthew writes in a book on his lap as the angel, his symbol, stands before him holding a book.	F. 29 Marks writes in a book on a desk with his symbol, the lion seated before him.

Copyright:  Images, Frick Fine Arts Library, University of Pittsburgh; Text, Susan Blackman and Judith Golden.  Created by Judith Golden.  Questions or comments may be addressed to Judith Golden at jkgst7+@pitt.edu
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