Dear list members,
When did it become common in England to celebrate a feast day with nine
lessons?
The chronological sampling of monastic calendars and breviaries I've
consulted (mostly Benedictine) celebrate feast days with three, eight or
twelve lessons. Yet in a series of mid-thirteenth century diocesan statutes
from Worcester (Powicke & Cheney, "Synods & Councils 1205-1265," p. 323)
there is a reference to "omni festo ix lectionem per totum annum."
I'm not sure what to make of this. Any thoughts, suggestions or references
would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Jimm
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James B. MacGregor
Department of History
University of Cincinnati
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