San Nicolas Church (Dimiao)

The San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish Church, commonly known as the Dimiao Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Dimiao, Bohol, Philippines.[1] It is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Tagbilaran.

San Nicolas Church
San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish Church
Dimiao Church
Church facade in 2023
San Nicolas Church
Location in the Visayas
San Nicolas Church
Location in the Philippines
9°36′19″N 124°09′41″E
LocationDimiao, Bohol
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
Architecture
Heritage designationNational Cultural Treasures
Architectural typeChurch building
Administration
ProvinceCebu
ArchdioceseCebu
DioceseTagbilaran

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]

References
  1. Reyes, Shiela (April 13, 2017). "Historical Bohol churches over 3 years since earthquake". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  2. Chiu, Rey Anthony (October 10, 2023). "Dimiao opts for eco-tourism boosting revenue generation". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  3. "Minor Basilica of San Sebastian now a national cultural treasure: report". ABS-CBN News. December 8, 2015. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  4. "Spain, Vatican may help restore churches". The Philippine Star. October 19, 2013. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
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