From an artistic point of view the distinction between Evangeliaria strictly so called and Gospel manuscripts is of little importance and is generally disregarded. It consists merely in the fact that the illuminations of the Evangeliaria occur as a rule at those passages set apart for the greater festivals of the year.
The distinction between Evangeliaria and Gospel manuscripts, from an artistic perspective, is negligible and often overlooked. It primarily lies in the fact that the illuminations of Evangeliaria are typically found at passages designated for major religious holidays.