Dauis Church in Bohol Philippines

The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption also known as DAUIS CHURCH is one of the sophisticated and complex structures of its kind in Bohol. Built according to a plan for basilicas with a high central nave flanked by lower aisles, certain innovations have been added such as a pair of extensions to form “transepts”. The transept “arms” are unique, as their walls are built diagonal to the nave, instead of the common right-angle configuration. The crossing is topped by cupola in the shape of a low octagonal pyramid.

The church was founded by the Jesuits Fr. Diego de Ayala and Joseph Gregorio and was renovated by Lito Arraya in 1970. Its patron Saint is the Virgin of the Assumption who is said to possess miraculous powers.

After the 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Bohol on October 15, 2013, the church was badly affected and lost almost all of its structure were lost. The rehabilitation was then facilitated by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and the construction was carried out through a multi-million budget allotted by the national government for the restoration of the damaged historic churches in the province.