Oratory
Oratory , noun
[Old English oratorie, from Latin oratorium, from oratorius of praying, of an orator: compare French oratoire. See Orator, Oral, and compare Oratorio.]
A place of orisons, or prayer; especially, a chapel or small room set apart for private devotions.
An oratory [temple]... in worship of Dian.
Do not omit thy prayers for want of a good oratory, or place to pray in.
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Fathers of the Oratory (Roman Catholic Church) , a society of priests founded by St. Philip Neri, living in community, and not bound by a special vow. The members are called also oratorians.
Oratory , noun
[Latin oratoria (sc. ars) the oratorical art.]
The art of an orator; the art of public speaking in an eloquent or effective manner; the exercise of rhetorical skill in oral discourse; eloquence.
The oratory of Greece and Rome.
When a world of men
Could not prevail with all their oratory.