U+2123 "℣" Versicle Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+2123 "℣" Versicle is a typographic symbol primarily used in liturgical and religious texts, particularly within Christian traditions such as Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Lutheran liturgies. It marks the beginning of a versicle, which is a short verse spoken or sung by a officiant or leader, typically followed by a response from the congregation, often indicated by a corresponding symbol like "℟" for response. The symbol itself resembles a capital "V" with a horizontal bar through its stem, visually distinguishing it from the standard letter "V" and serving as a clear editorial guide for chanted or spoken worship services. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard ensures consistent digital representation across platforms when transcribing or publishing religious liturgy online.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
℣ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
℣ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE2 0x84 0xA3 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x2123 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00002123 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u2123 |
Unicode Properties