February 22-26, 2019
Mabuhay!
This is a photo and video journal of our
travel to the magnificent province of
Bohol featuring day 2 of our travel itinerary - visit Tagbilaran Church, not just a religious edifice but a cultural heritage that withstood the test of times.
Historical Marker
The Philippine Historical Committee places a historical marker in events, structures, persons, and institutions that have a significant impact on the history of the Philippines.
On October 15, 2013, the island of Bohol was shaken by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake. Most of the Roman Catholic old church buildings that are considered as cultural heritage were badly damaged & until our visit still lies in ruins.
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| The Church belfry is under repair. |
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| The church bell still detached in the belfry |
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| A close-up view of the original coral stone used in the repair of the damaged church building. |
The Interior
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| The Altar |
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| The mural painting in the ceiling is just breathtaking. |
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| A print copy of the shroud of Turin featuring the head of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
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| Panoramic view of the altar. |
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| The entrance hallway with diagonal grid pattern tile flooring. |
The gates
I was fascinated by the carvings on the entrance gate. I believe they are the facade of largely Roman Catholic cathedrals in Europe.
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The votive candle rack is placed at the back of the church building. This is where the devotees offer their prayer by lighting a candle.
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Massage Therapy |
| My wife enjoying her pedicure in the dark. |
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| After a day's walk around the City of Tagbilaran, you can relax your aching muscle by a therapeutic massage locally known as "hilot" to be performed by a blind massage therapist stationed around the vicinity of the Tagbilaran Church. The fee is usually 300 Philippine peso for a 1 (one) hour whole-body massage. Tips are also welcome. |
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