Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Philippines: Baclayon Church

Baclayon was founded by the Jesuit priest Juan de Torres and Gabriel Sánchez in 1596, and became the oldest Christian settlement in Bohol. It was elevated as a parish in 1717 and the present coral stone church was completed in 1727. The Augustinian Recollects succeeded the Jesuits in 1768 and heavily renovated the church since then. It is included in Tentative UNESCO list. It is the second oldest stone church in the Philippines.


Thanks to Ms Julie

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