Codex 2603, the Four Gospels, is a historic codex

Codex

A codex is a book in the format used for modern books, with multiple quires or gatherings typically bound together and given a cover.Developed by the Romans from wooden writing tablets, its gradual replacement...

 held by the National Library of Greece

National Library of Greece

The National Library of Greece is situated near the center of city of Athens. It was designed by the Danish architect Theophil Freiherr von Hansen, as part of his famous Trilogy of neo-classical buildings including the Academy of Athens and the original building of the Athens...

. The book is attributed to scribe Matthew of the Hodegon Monastery, the so-called thutorakendutès.

The codex shows two full-page miniatures of the Evangelists Mark and John, three headpieces and decorated initial letters. Mark the Evangelist

Mark the Evangelist

Mark the Evangelist is the traditional author of the Gospel of Mark. He is one of the Seventy Disciples of Christ, and the founder of the Church of Alexandria, one of the original four main sees of Christianity....

 seats in front of two tall buildings adorned with Hellenistic motifs. He appears to be is sharpening a reed. John the Evangelist

John the Evangelist

Saint John the Evangelist is the conventional name for the author of the Gospel of John...

is dictating the Gospel to his student Prochoros who seats opposite of evangelist John.

It includes Greek inscriptions.