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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.
Built in 1822, the church stands on a hill facing the sea and near the mouth of Loboc River. 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. The church's ceilings were painted by Raymundo Francia in 1927.
2013 Bohol earthquake
The church was damaged by the 7.2-magnitude 2013 Bohol earthquake. 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.
= Restoration
=The church was fully restored in 2020. Included in the church's restoration is its coral stone walls, roof, and ceiling paintings.
Nearby to the church, the Escuela delos Niños y Niñas and the Casa Tribunal were also restored. They were converted by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) into a museum and conservation laboratory, respectively.
Recognitions
The NHCP declared the church as a national historical landmark in 2003. Meanwhile, the National Museum of the Philippines declared it a national cultural treasure in 2013.
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References
External links
Media related to Loay Church (Bohol) at Wikimedia Commons
Loay Church on Facebook
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