| Lectionary ℓ 250 | |
|---|---|
| Text | Evangelistarium, Apostolarium |
| Date | 10th century |
| Script | Greek |
| Now at | Russian National Library |
| Size | 30.2 cm by 22.2 cm |
Lectionary 250, designated by siglum ℓ 250 (in the Gregory-Aland numbering) is a Greek manuscript of the New Testament, on parchment. Palaeographically it has been assigned to the 10th century.
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The codex contains lessons from the Gospels and Epistles lectionary (Evangelistarium, Apostolarium).[1]
The text is written in Greek uncial letters, on 198 parchment leaves (32.2 cm by 22.2 cm), in three columns per page, 27 lines.[2][3] It has breathing and accents, sign of interrogative; iota subscript, N ephelkystikon. The nomina sacra are written in an abbreviated way.[4]
The lessons of the codex were red from Easter to Pentecost. There are 12 lessons for Passion and 2-3 for Resurrection.[4]
It is presently assigned by the INTF to the 10th century.[2][3]
The manuscript was examined and described by Eduard de Muralt.[4]
The manuscript was added to the list of New Testament manuscripts by Gregory (number 250).[1]
The manuscript is not cited in the critical editions of the Greek New Testament (UBS3).[5]
Currently the codex is housed at the Russian National Library (Gr.55) in Saint Petersburg.[2][3]