THE ORATORY OF DIVINE LOVE (AQA pg.33-Brown book pg.75)

THE ORATORY OF DIVINE LOVE (AQA pg.33-Brown book pg.75)

1. Oratory movement was founded by layman Ettore Vernazza in 1497

   • Green is from the AQA book

2. Strong religious devotion with care for the sick (Work in hospitals)

3. Like 'holy clubs'

4. Helped the poor & disadvantaged

5. Spread; Verona, Naples, Bologna, Rome

6. Most famous oratory

7. Met between 1517-1527

8. Dedicated to reform Rome

9. IMPORTANT CAUSE

   • Excellent example of holy living through charity works
   • Clear sign revival was taking place
   • Nurtured future leaders of the Catholic reform movement;Thiene, Giberti, Sadoleto, Contarini, Carafa
   • Members usually from noble families (More influence) although they were in small numbers

10. Religious exercises (meditation & prayer)

11. Distrubution of charity

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