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*The Approximate Date column is derived from the best available information for the manuscript. This is not asserted as a scholarly position on the dating of the manuscript. Instead, it is merely used here for the convenience of being able to sort all manuscripts by numerical date. The user should keep in mind that there may be considerable debate over the precise dating of the manuscript and should consult the manuscript repository and relevant scholarly literature for details.

Manuscript Name / Shelf Mark / Project Number	Approximate Date	Language	The main body text
Vat. sir. 51 pt. 1	1,100 CE	Syriac	See entry in Assemani Binding West Syrian Pontifical of Michael the Patriarch Binding
Vat. sir. 51 pt. 2	1,100 CE	Syriac	See entry in Assemani Binding West Syrian Pontifical of Michael the Patriarch Binding
BnF syr. 283	1,684 CE	Syriac	See catalog entry here Rite of the Church of the East f. 1r-24r Prayers of Priests f. 24v-47r Liturgy of the 12 Apostles f. 48v-56 Liturgy of Theodore of Mopsuestia f. 57-73 Liturgy of Nestorius f. 74-96 Rite of baptism by Mar Isho'yahb f. 97-102 Rite of absolution by Mar Isho'yahb f. 103v-107 various prayers f. 108-109r Benediction for cleansing defiled water f. 109v-113 Rite of the renewal of the leaven f. 114-115r Benediction of the chalice f. 115v-119 Rite of vows f. 120-135r Consecration of an altar without the use of holy chrism f. 135v-140r Calendar for finding moveable feasts f. 140v-151 Final benedictions which one sings at the door of the choir by 'Abdisho', metropolitan of Nisibis f. 152-158r Other benedictions of 'Abdisho' f. 158v-165r Other benedictions of 'Abdisho', bishop of Gazarta f. 165v ff. Benedictions by the priest, Israel of Alqosh
Sachau 167; Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin 38	1,496 CE	Syriac	See entry for Sachau 167 f. 1-34r Prayers of Catholicos Elijah III f. 34r-106v Liturgies for feast days by Elijah of Nisibis f. 34r-76 various feasts f. 77-106r Liturgical text including Anaphora of the apostles f. 106v Order of Baptism, by Isho'yahb III f. 121r Order of absolution, by Isho'yahb III f. 123v Order of the consecration of the waters f. 125r Order of exorcisms f. 126v Order of the renewal of the leaven f. 127v Order of the consecration of the altar without oil f. 133r-138v Prayers at the table f. 139r Colophon f. 139v-140v Blessing f. 140v-150r Ordinal f. 150v Order of consecration of the altar with oil f. 182v Order of the service of Pentecost
Tur Abdin, Turkey, Churches in Enhil (CET 00025)	1,800 CE	Syriac	Various Baptismal Rites
Borg. sir. 57	1,686 CE	Syriac	Catalog entry here Episcopal Ceremonies according to the West-Syrian Rite Consecration of the oils Consecration of the church Renewal of a church Consecration of the altar Various prayers for the laying on of hands Rite of the laying on of hands upon the Psalter-readers and lectors, sub-deacons, deacons, priests, archdeacons, Chorbishops, patriarchs, metropolitans and Bishops Three rites of baptism Order of the taking up of the monastic habit Homily (Turgama) of Moses bar Kepha Order of the taking up of the monastic habit for women Benediction over the waters for the day of Epiphany Benediction of the palms Various rites to do during holy week, the week of Easter and the Sunday of Pentecost Prayers to recite over the apostate Benediction over sacred linens, on images, on statues, etc. Rite of baptism by Bar 'Ebroyo Rite of extreme unction Funeral rites
Vat. sir. 41 pt. 2	Unknown	Syriac	ff. 269-end; See entry in Assemani Expedient baptism of a child near to death Order for the holy festival of the Sunday of Pentecost Order for the ordination of the monastic habit A prayer of the monastic Cucullus A prayer for the tonsure of men and women A prayer for the Great Habit Order of absolution Prayer for an abbess Benediction of the waters according to the Greek rite Order for the blessing of a bride and groom Order for the funeral according to the Greek rite Order of Vespers, of Dominical feasts, and of Sundays Order of Nocturns Order for the liturgy of the sacred oil of the lamps Various benedictions, obligations, and absolutions
Vat. sir. 303	1,608 CE	Syriac	Catalog entry in Assemani Book of Priests (East Syrian Rite) Order of presbyters (obligations and absolutions found for the presbyter in the office) Liturgy of the blessed apostles Liturgy of Theodore of Mopsuestia Liturgy of Nestorius Order of Baptism (composed by Isho'yahb of Adiabene) Order of the consecration of waters Order of the renewal of the dough Absolutions at the end of the mass recited at the door of the chancel (by 'Abdisho' bar Brīkā) Sanctifying polluted water Order of indulgences or absolutions, composed by Isho'yahb Catholicos Prayers for Dominical feasts Prayers for the dedication of a church by Abul-Azar Absolution at the end of the Mass Other absolutions at the door of the chancel, by Mar Gabriel History of martyrs

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