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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.

Key Information

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

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Church's facade destroyed during the 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

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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

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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]

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