Catholic Dictionary
Find accurate definitions of over 5,000 Catholic terms and phrases (including abbreviations). Based on Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.
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ORATORY
A place of prayer other than the parish church, set aside by ecclesiastical authority for celebration of the Mass and devotional services. It may be public, semi-public, or private and not intended for the use of general public.
