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Cebu, Headline, Simbahan, Talisay, Visayas »

20 Jul 2008 | 3 Comments
Talisay Church left wing renovation in progress

As what I have mentioned previously in this post, the gospel side of the Talisay church is now renovated to form a covered area for parishioners, just like what was done to the epistle side. The thick walls, however, are still intact.

The burgeoning population of the city means additional parishioners. For this church, the rising number of parishioners has to be accommodated.

Cebu, Oslob, Simbahan, Visayas »

4 Jun 2008 | One Comment
Oslob church perimeter fence and well

What I like about the church in Oslob is that, compared with the churches in Cebu, its perimeter stone fence is still in good condition. It has massive stone pillars marking the entrances and in two instances, the name of the streets can still be seen as it was carved on the coral stone blocks in the 19th century.

Cebu, Featured, Oslob, Ruins, Simbahan, Visayas »

18 May 2008 | 4 Comments
Oslob Church: after the fire

On 26 March 08, an 8 hour fire gutted the more than a century old kumbento (parish house) and church of Oslob in Cebu.

Cebu, Oslob, Visayas »

21 Apr 2008 | 3 Comments
Oslob Church belfry

The belfry of Oslob church is imposing owing to its size relative to the facade. It was constructed during the time of Fray Mauricio Alvarez (1866-1881). Originally a 5 level structure, the topmost level was destroyed by a very strong typhoon during the time of Fray Gregorio de Santiago (1892-1898). Most of the bells, including the biggest one fell to the ground and cracked.

Cebu, Oslob, Simbahan, Visayas »

7 Apr 2008 | No Comment
Oslob Church interior

The interior of the church has already been remodeled especially after the fire of 1955. Gone are the original retablo which is now replaced with a modern one. The wooden flooring was replaced with tiles in 1954.