The numbers in the tables provided below refer to the kathismata of the Psalter. See our post on the arrangement of the kathismata for more information.

1. From St Thomas Sunday to the close of the Exaltation of the cross (Sep 21); from the forefeast of the Nativity of Christ (Dec 20) to the close of Theophany (Jan 14); and during the weeks of Meatfare and Cheesefare

2. From Sep 22 to Dec 19; from Jan 15 to the Saturday before the Sunday of the Prodigal Son

3. During Great Lent (except the 5th week)

4. During the fifth week of Great Lent

5. When Annunciation falls on Thursday of the fifth week of Great Lent, and the Great Canon is sung on Tuesday

6. During Holy Week

7. During Bright Week, no readings from the Psalter