I am always fascinated by old churches. Lucky enough to be in Bohol for the dragon boat race and good thing that the race venue was just nearby this wonderful church. This made me visit the church when I had free time during the race. Took some shots and say a prayer!
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| ME: in front of Dauis Church |
The church, convent and watch tower are all built of coral stone blocks. The church was founded by the Jesuits, under the matrix of Baclayon. It became the separate parish, under the titular patronage of the Assumption of Our Lady, 1697.
The church was consecrated by Bishop Juan Gorordo of Cebu, 23 August 1923. The convent served as the shelter to nuns of the Holy Spirit Congregation of Tagbilaran during World War II. The church was declared Shrine of the Assumption of Our Lady, 15 August 2001.
The entire structural complex stands as an example of Gothic and Neoclassic architecture and given the citation of National Historical Landmark, 2009.
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| The Shrine at Night |
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