These readings are from the Anglican Church of Canada’s adaptation of the Revised Common Lectionary. On Sundays and feast days there is a link to the full readings.
Liturgical Year C: Dec 1, 2024 to Nov 29, 2025
Liturgical Year A: Nov 30, 2025 to Nov 28, 2026
Friday, December 26th, 2025
Saint Stephen, Deacon & Martyr - HD (Red) [or August 3]
Feria in Christmastide (White)
Within the Octave of Christmas
Morning Prayer: Saint Stephen: Ps 28, 30; 2 Chr 24:17-22; Acts 6:1-7; Coll 417 or FAS 229
Or
Feria: Ps 145; Is 41:8-10; Heb 1:1-12; Coll 275
Holy Eucharist: Saint Stephen: Propers 417 or FAS 229; (Jer 26:1-9, 12-15); Acts 6:8—7:2a, 51c-60; Ps 31:1-7, 16; Mt 23:34-39; Preface of a Martyr
Or
Feria: As Christmas, except: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 136:1-9, 23-26; Jn 1:1-5
Evening Prayer: Saint Stephen: Ps 118; Wis 4:7-15; Acts 7:59—8:8; Coll 417 or FAS 229
Or
Feria: Ps 146, 147; (Is 12:1-6); Lk 2:15-21; Coll 275
Note: Saint Stephen may be observed on December 26 or August 3.
Note: It is assumed that either Saint Stephen, Saint John, and the Holy Innocents will all be kept on the days after Christmas or all three will be observed on the other days provided. If only one or two are transferred then the eves of these days may be found on those dates.
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