Loay Church

The 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.

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.

2013 Bohol earthquake


The church was damaged by the 7.2-magnitude 2013 Bohol earthquake. 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.

Restoration
The church was fully restored in 2020. Included in the church's restoration is its coral stone walls, roof, and ceiling paintings.

Nearby to the church, the Escuela delos Niños y Niñas and the Casa Tribunal were also restored. They were converted by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) into a museum and conservation laboratory, respectively.

Recognitions
The NHCP declared the church as a national historical landmark in 2003. Meanwhile, the National Museum of the Philippines declared it a national cultural treasure in 2013.