A '''pericope''' is a portion of text selected to be read aloud, such as the [[Epistle]] and [[Gospel]] readings. [[Lectionary|Lectionaries]] of [[Scripture]], such as the ''[[Apostolos]]'', are composed of pericopes which are to be read for the liturgical services of each day. ==External links==*[http://www.godward.org/archives/BS%20Notes/Bible%20Study%20Notes%20No%20One%20Pericope1.htm What is a "Pericope"?]*[http://virtualreligion.net/primer/pericope.html "Pericope"] from ''A [[Synoptic gospels|Synoptic Gospels]] Primer'' [[Category:Texts]]LOL INTERNET