oratory

Oratory is the practice of speaking effectively in public, or a small private chapel. (noun)

See oratory in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. oratories

the art of an orator; skill or eloquence in public speaking
a small chapel, esp. one for private prayer
R.C.Ch. a religious society of secular priests, esp. that founded by Saint Philip Neri in 1564

See oratory in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(ôrˈə-tôrˌē, -tōrˌē, ŏrˈ-)

noun

(ôrˈə-tôrˌē, -tōrˌē, ŏrˈ-)

noun pl. or·a·to·ries

A place for prayer, such as a small private chapel.
also Oratory
a. A Roman Catholic religious society founded in 1575 by Saint Philip Neri and consisting of secular priests.
b. A branch or church of this society.

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