San Nicolas Church (Dimiao)

San Nicolas Church
San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish Church
Dimiao Church
Church facade in 2023
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9°36′19″N124°09′41″E / 9.60524°N 124.16135°E / 9.60524; 124.16135
Location	Dimiao, Bohol
Country	Philippines
Denomination	Roman Catholic
Architecture
Heritage designation	National Cultural Treasures
Architectural type	Church building
Administration
Province	Cebu
Archdiocese	Cebu
Diocese	Tagbilaran

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

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]} By 2018, the church was restored and refurbished by the National Museum. ^[5]

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.
5. Team, The Good News Pilipinas (September 18, 2018). "National Museum restores earthquake-damaged heritage churches in Bohol". GoodNewsPilipinas.com. Retrieved February 22, 2025.

External links

• Media related to Dimiao Church at Wikimedia Commons
• San Nicolas Church on Facebook