Tanauan Church (Leyte)
| Tanauan Church | |
|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Church | |
 The church's facade | |
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| 11°6′45.817″N 125°1′2.622″E / 11.11272694°N 125.01739500°E | |
| Location | Tanauan, Leyte |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Assumption of Mary |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | National Historical Landmark |
| Designated | 1949 |
| Architectural type | Church building |
| Completed | 1704 |
Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Church, also known as Tanauan Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Tanauan, Leyte, Philippines. First built in 1704, the church was later expanded in 1860 by adding a transept and surrounding it with a wall and watchtowers for defense against pirates.[1] It survived the tidal wave that hit Tanauan in 1897.[2]
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) declared the church a national historical landmark in 1949.[1]
During Typhoon Haiyan in 2013, it served as an evacuation center for the locals.[2]
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NHCP marker
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Church of Tanauan, Leyte | Registry". Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ a b "Assumption of Our Lady Parish Church in Tanauan, Leyte". THEOLDCHURCHES. January 25, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
External links[edit]
Media related to Tanauan Church (Leyte) at Wikimedia Commons
