oratory

name

1. The Oratory of Saint Philip Neri, a society of priests and lay brothers founded in 1575.

noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Latin ōrātōria, from the feminine of ōrātōrius (“oratorial”).

1. The art of public speaking, especially in a formal, expressive, or forceful manner.
2. Eloquence; the quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.

   “Rising from humble farmhand to community organizer to a leader of the national Fatah party, Mr. Barghouti became known for his soaring oratory and common touch.”