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MS M.692 fol. 2v
New York Cruciform Lectionary (MS M.692). Constantinople, mid 12th cent.

In initial Epsilon, Evangelist John nimbed, pen in right hand, writing second letter of text.
Illustration for John 1:1-17, read on Easter Sunday (Sunday of first week of John readings).

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Evangelist John