concept
Reading of the Twelve Gospels
the Twelve Gospels
also: двенадцать евангелий, the Twelve Passion Gospels
The Orthodox Holy Thursday-night Matins service (утреня Великого Пятка, commonly served on the eve of Good Friday) at which twelve Gospel readings recounting Christ's Passion, including Peter's denial, are read in succession; Vasilisa confirms to the student that she attended this service.
Reading notes
- The Bishop §102 the service of the Lord's Passion
The Matins of Holy and Great Friday, at which twelve Gospel passages recounting Christ's Passion are read in succession -- popularly called simply "the Passion" service.
- The Student §10 the reading of the Twelve Gospels
On the Twelve Gospels service, see the headnote's translation-notes section and the allusions sidecar for this work.