Term
Oratorians
A society of priests founded in 1611 in France to inspire clergy and counter the influence of Calvinism.
Filed underChurch History
Definition
Congregation of the Oratory of Jesus and Mary Immaculate, founded in 1611 in France by Pierre de Berulle. A society of priest founded to inspire French clergy and blunt the attraction of Calvinism.
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- Contrasted with
- CalvinismTerm
Last revised August 14, 2026