pericope

/pəˈɹɪkəpi/

noun

  1. 1

    A section of text forming a coherent thought, suitable for use in a speech.

  2. 2

    A passage of Scripture to be read in public worship or a book containing such passages.

    The oldest known system of pericopes in the Western Church is ascribed to Jerome.

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