The facade of the church is simple with not much elaborate embellishments found in other churches. Its style is Neo-Classic and is mainly comprised of rectangular forms clearly represented by the windows. A triangular pediment, topped with 6 finials with a cross at the center, is supported by simple columns rising from the base up to about two thirds of the facade emphasizing further its vertical movement. The main portal as well as the windows at the belfry gives a mild contrast with its arches.

The royal seal located at the center of the pediment.

Found at the center of the pediment, and the only relief in this part, is the royal seal indicating that the church was constructed under the patronage of the King of Spain. At the seal’s edges is an inscription:

EXMOEYLLMODFRSANTOSGOMESMARAÑONFORMAELPLANDEESTAIGLESIA AÑODE1830

This translates to

His Excellency and Most Illustrious Lord Fray Santos Gomes Marañon made the plan of this Church, in the year 1830

Text and translation courtesy of Trizer Dale Mansueto, History Professor, University of San Carlos (Cebu).

Detail of decorative “teeth” at the lower portion of the pediment.

Detail of columns at the facade. Right, one of the columns found at the belfry.

Finials at the top of the pediment including the cross. The man at the right photo gives scale to the size
of the finials.