Apostolos (Eastern Orthodox liturgy) explained

In Eastern Orthodox liturgy, the Apostolos is a book containing texts traditionally believed to be authored by one of the twelve apostles (disciples) – various epistles and the Acts of the Apostles – from which one is selected to be read during service.^[1] The Apostolos is the reading that precedes the Gospel Reading.

The term is also used for the reading of the selected text.

See also

• Lectionary

Further reading

• Book: The Apostolos: the Acts and Letters of the Holy Apostles Read in the Orthodox Church throughout the Year . Orthodox Eastern Church . Orthodox Eastern Church . Holy Cross Orthodox Press . 1980 .

Notes and References

1. Book: Thomas Hartwell Horne. An introduction to the critical study and knowledge of the Holy Scriptures. T. Cadell. 1821. II. 88. Thomas Hartwell Horne.