Loay Church
Roman Catholic church in Bohol, Philippines
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Holy Trinity Parish Church, commonly known as Loay Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Loay, Bohol, Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Tagbilaran.
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| Loay Church | |
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| Holy Trinity Parish Church | |
Loay Church in 2023 | |
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| 9°36′03.57″N 124°00′43.4″E | |
| Location | Poblacion Ubos, Loay, Bohol |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Most Holy Trinity |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | National Historical Landmark and National Cultural Treasure |
| Designated | 2003 and 2013 |
| Architectural type | Church building |
| Completed | 1822 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Tagbilaran |
Built in 1822,[1] the church stands on a hill facing the sea and near the mouth of Loboc River.[2][3] Like the other churches in Bohol, it has a side pulpit near the altar, a pipe organ, and choir loft propped up by tall columns.[4] The church's ceilings were painted by Raymundo Francia in 1927.[5]
2013 Bohol earthquake
The church was damaged by the 7.2-magnitude 2013 Bohol earthquake.[6] The collapse of the front facade wall of the church was partly due to the lack of connecting material between the old wall and a new portico facade added during the 19th century.[7]
Restoration
The church was fully restored in 2020.[6] Included in the church's restoration is its coral stone walls, roof, and ceiling paintings.[8]
Nearby to the church, the Escuela delos Niños y Niñas and the Casa Tribunal were also restored.[9] They were converted by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) into a museum and conservation laboratory, respectively.[8]
Recognitions
The NHCP declared the church as a national historical landmark in 2003.[8] Meanwhile, the National Museum of the Philippines declared it a national cultural treasure in 2013.[10]
Gallery
Church interior in 2023
Church ceiling
Church NHI historical marker
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