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Religious Order

Oratory of Saint Philip Neri

Catholic Religious Orders and Congregations
Origin from 1575

The Confederation of Oratories of Saint Philip Neri is a Catholic society of apostolic life comprising priests and religious brothers who live together in community without taking formal religious vows, bound instead only by the bond of charity. It functions as a confederation of independent, self-governing local communities rather than a centralized order. Saint Philip Neri established the first Oratory in Rome on 15 July 1575, envisioning an unpretentious return to the lifestyle of the first disciples of Christ centered on prayer, preaching and the sacraments. The confederation has grown to more than 70 Oratories worldwide, operating under pontifical right so that the Roman Pontiff directly establishes each individual Oratory, with about 501 members, including 430 priests, as of 2020.

Facts
Classification
Kind of order
Catholic Religious Orders and Congregations 1
Apostolate
Teaching and Education 2
Apostolate
Preaching 2
Who may join
Men Only 1
Who may join
Lay and Ordained Together 2
Origins
Origin Period
from 1575 1
Belief
Defining Doctrinal Position
Catholic Apostolic Magisterial Authority 2
Practice
Liturgical Language
The vernacular 2
Liturgical Language
Latin 2
Organisation
Ordination
Holy Orders / Apostolic Succession 2
Ordination
Vowed Religious Profession (not ordained) 2
Status
Status Today
Living tradition, practised today 1
Connections

Belongs to Tradition

Roman Catholicism, Denominations

Founded By

Philip Neri, Historical Figures

Originated In

Italy, Countries
Source Catholic Encyclopedia (New Advent): The Oratory of Saint Philip Neri

Rooted In

Roman Catholicism, Denominations
Source Wikipedia: Oratory of Saint Philip Neri

Uses Liturgical Language

Latin, Languages
Vernacular Language, Languages
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Oratory of Saint Philip Neri
Wikipedia
  • lead paragraph
    The Confederation of Oratories of Saint Philip Neri (Latin: Confoederatio Oratorii Sancti Philippi Nerii), abbreviated C.O. and commonly known as the Oratorians, is a Catholic society of apo
  • Introduction, membership eligibility
    and commonly known as the Oratorians, is a Catholic society of apostolic life of pontifical right for men (priests and religious brothers) who live together in a community bound together by no formal vows but only with the bond of charity.
  • Rooted In: Roman Catholicism, Lead section
    The Confederation of Oratories of Saint Philip Neri (Latin: Confoederatio Oratorii Sancti Philippi Nerii), abbreviated C.O. and commonly known as the Oratorians, is a Catholic society of apostolic life of pontifical right for men (priests and religious brothers) who live together in a community bound together by no formal vows but only with the bond of charity.
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2. Islamic Mysticism: A Short History
Alexander Knysh, Brill
Catholic Encyclopedia (New Advent): The Oratory of Saint Philip Neri
Catholic Encyclopedia (New Advent)Originated In: Italy, Opening article text
Quote, Originated In: Italy, Opening article text
The foundation of the last was laid at S. Girolamo, Rome
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