Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Oratorium SEE ORATORY. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

oratorio A musical composition for solo voices, chorus, orchestra, and organ set to a religious text generally taken from Holy Scripture. Said to have originated in Saint Philip Neri’s oratory, the first of these sacred dramas, the “Anima e Corpo” by Emiglio del Cavaglieri, was performed in the oratory of the church of Santa Maria … Continue reading “Oratorio”

Oratorians Founded by Saint Philip Neri at Rome, 1575, and promoted by Pope Gregory XIII. The rule, not officially constituted till 17 years after Saint Philip’s death, was approved by Pope Paul V, 1612. The Congregation of Rome is composed of independent communities of secular priests under obedience but not bound by vows. The threefold … Continue reading “Oratorians”

Orator, Oration ora-ter, o-rashun: The word orator occurs twice: (1) As the King James Version rendering of , lahash; only Isa 3:3, the eloquent orator, the King James Version margin skilful of speech, where the Revised Version (British and American) rightly substitutes the skillful enchanter. The word lahash is probably a mimetic word meaning a … Continue reading “Orator, Oration”

Orator See Tertullus. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church Orator the rendering in the A. V. of one Hebrew and one Greek word. 1. It stands for lachash. a whisper, or incantation, joined with nebon, skillful ( , Sept. ; Vulg. and Symm. prudens eloquii mystici; Aquila, ; Theodot. ), Isa 3:3, A. V. eloquent … Continue reading “Orator”

Orations, Funeral And Pulpit SEE FUNERAL; SEE SERMON. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Oration The word occurs in the NT only in connexion with Herod Agrippa, who, at Caesarea, made an oration () from the throne (or judgment-seat [Revised Version margin]) to the embassy from Tyre and Sidon (Act 12:21). It refers to set speeches made in public assemblies, but sometimes it is employed in a derogatory sense … Continue reading “Oration”

ORATIO ORATIO SEMIDUPLEX.-See Title SEMIDUPLEX ORATIO. Fuente: Gnomon Technical Terms

Orate Fratres (2) A review devoted to the popularization of the Liturgy published every four weeks (thirteen issues annually) by the Liturgical Press (the Order of Saint Benedict, Inc.), Collegeville, Minnesota; founded 1926. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary orate fratres (Latin: pray, brethren) The exhortation addressed to the people by the celebrant immediately after the Offertory … Continue reading “Orate, Fratres”

Orarium in some of the ancient churches, a scarf or tippet worn by deacons on their left shoulder, and by bishops and presbyters on both shoulders, the use of which was for giving signals for prayers by the bishops and presbyters to the deacons, and by the deacons to the congregation; hence its name. Ambrose, … Continue reading “Orarium”