San Nicolas Church (Dimiao)
Roman Catholic church in Bohol, Philippines
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San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish Church, commonly known as Dimiao Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Dimiao, Bohol, Philippines.[1] It is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Tagbilaran.
CountryPhilippines
Heritage designation
National Cultural Treasures| San Nicolas Church | |
|---|---|
| San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish Church | |
| Dimiao Church | |
Church facade in 2023 | |
Location in the Visayas | |
| 9°36′19″N 124°09′41″E | |
| Location | Dimiao, Bohol |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Architecture | |
Heritage designation | National Cultural Treasures |
Architectural type | Church building |
| Administration | |
| Province | Cebu |
| Archdiocese | Cebu |
| Diocese | Tagbilaran |
Built between 1797 and 1815, the church exhibits characteristics of Baroque architecture with Muslim influence.[2] The church complex is recognized by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines as a National Cultural Treasure.[3]
The church was damaged by the 2013 Bohol earthquake.[1][4] By 2018, the church was restored and refurbished by the National Museum.[5]