Or·a·to·ri·an, n.  R. C. Ch. See Fathers of the Oratory, under Oratory.

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 Or·a·to·ry n.; pl. Oratories   A place of orisons, or prayer; especially, a chapel or small room set apart for private devotions.
    An oratory [temple] . . . in worship of Dian.   --Chaucer.
    Do not omit thy prayers for want of a good oratory, or place to pray in.   --Jer. Taylor.
 Fathers of the Oratory R. C. Ch., 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.