Loay Church
Loay Church, also known as the Most Holy Trinity Parish Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Loay, Bohol, Philippines.
| Loay Church | |
|---|---|
| Most Holy Trinity Parish Church | |
Loay Church in 2023 | |
| 9°36′03.57″N 124°00′43.4″E | |
| Location | 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, 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.
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