Lectionary 247, designated by siglum ℓ 247 (in the Gregory-Aland numbering) is a Greek manuscript of the New Testament, on parchment. Palaeographically it has been assigned to the 9th century.
The codex contains lessons from the Gospels lectionary (Evangelistarium).[1] It contains text of Matthew 8:10-13.[1]
The text is written in Greek large uncial letters, on a fragment of 1 parchment leaf, in two columns per page, 11 lines per page (original page 20 lines).[2] [3]
It is assigned by the INTF to the 9th century.[2] [3]
The manuscript came from collection of Peter Dubrovsky. It was examined and described by Eduard de Muralt.[4]
The manuscript was added to the list of New Testament manuscripts by Gregory (number 247).[1]
The manuscript is not cited in the critical editions of the Greek New Testament (UBS3).[5]
The codex is housed at the Russian National Library (Gr.40) in Saint Petersburg.[2] [3]
. Caspar René Gregory . Textkritik des Neuen Testaments, Vol. 1 . 1900 . Leipzig . 408 .
. Kurt Aland . M. Welte . B. Köster . K. Junack . Kurzgefasste Liste der griechischen Handschriften des Neues Testaments . . 1994 . Berlin, New York . 233 . 3-11-011986-2.