rubrications
/ˌrubrəˈkeɪʃənz/
noun
- Red letters, headings, or decorations added to a manuscript or book, especially in religious or ceremonial texts.
- The rubrications in the prayer book marked the most important parts of the service.
- The medieval monk carefully added rubrications to the illuminated manuscript.
- Scholars study the rubrications in ancient Bibles to understand liturgical practices.