Evangeliarium

An Evangeliarium is a Christian manuscript or book that contains the Gospel readings specifically used during church services throughout the year. Traditionally, it includes carefully written copies of the four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—often adorned with decorative art and illumination. These texts guide clergy and choir in reading during liturgical ceremonies, emphasizing the message of Jesus Christ. Historically, Evangeliaria were valuable and artistically crafted, serving both a religious and artistic purpose, and they played a central role in the worship life of Christian communities.