A.D. 2000 March 5

The Last Sunday After the Epiphany (Transfiguration Sunday)

Ivan Rutkovych, Transfiguration, c. 1697–c. 1699, National Museum of Lviv, Lviv, Ukraine.

This occasion may be celebrated in churches where the last Sunday after the Epiphany is observed as Transfiguration Sunday.

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary — Year B

Elijah taken up to heaven — II Kings 2:1–12
God shines forth in glory — Psalm 50:1–6
God’s light seen in Christ — II Corinthians 4:3–6
Christ revealed as God’s beloved Son — Mark 9:2–9

Liturgical Colors

Green

The Ninth Sunday After the Epiphany

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This occasion may be celebrated in churches who do not observe the last Sunday after the Epiphany as Transfiguration.

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary — Year B

Sabbath commandments — Deuteronomy 5:12–15
Raise a loud shout to the God of Jacob — Psalm 81:1–10
Treasure in clay jars — II Corinthians 4:5–12
Doing God’s work on the Sabbath — Mark 2:23–3:6

Liturgical Colors

Green