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Church Slavic
2022 version

with a special symbol (e.g., гдⷭ҇ь). The symbol ̾ above a letter indicates the omission of ъ or ь.

1. Numerals
   Numerals are represented in Church Slavic by letters (as shown in the romanization table) with the addition of the signs ҂ ⃝ ҈ and ҉. The addition of an abbreviation sign ( ҃ ) indicates merely the representation of a basic numeral; thus в҃ represents 2.
   Higher numerals are shown as follows:
   ҂в҃0,002,000
   в⃝0,020,000
   в҈0,200,000
   в҉2,000,000
   Thus, the figure 1913 is written ҂аці҃г.
2. Dates
   While Church Slavic books are usually dated in the Christian Era, they are in some cases dated by the year of the Mundane Era of Constantinople. To convert to the western calendar, subtract 5508. However, prior to 1700 A.D., the mundane year in Russia began on September 1st, so that two years must be given, obtained by subtracting 5509 and 5508, respectively. Thus, 7203 in the Mundane Era is 1694/95 in the Christian Era. In such cases, if the month of publication is known, the year may be determined by subtracting 5509 for September through December, and 5508 for January through August.