Dauis Church

Posted On Thursday, October 30, 2008 at at 5:04 AM by Loyd Sagitarius  

An important site for the spiritual uplifting of the townspeople, this church is located at the heart of the municipality of Dauis in the island of Panglao. Although the church was built during the Spanish regime, it possesses semi-modern features especially on its façade. The church is flanked with a rotunda, barangay hall and a mini-park—one common characteristic of a Spanish town layout.

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Dauis Church

This church is characterized with a ceiling that displays lifelike murals depicting religious figures from the Holy Bible, a traditional pulpit, tombstones of the church’s benefactors, a choir loft and a lifelike centuries-old image of the Virgin of the Assumptions at the altar. But what makes this church uniquely different from the rest of the churches in the island of Panglao and mainland Bohol is an existing well at the foot of the altar.

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Dauis Church Altar

The well was not intentionally constructed at the foot of the altar, but its formation was brought about by a miraculous involvement of their patron saint, the Virgin of the Assumptions. Legend has it that when a group of pirates invaded the town, the townspeople quickly heed for protection and security in the premises of the church for several days. Since they locked themselves inside the church, they naturally ran out of provisions and water. This made their stay difficult since water is an important basic need of human beings in order to survive. Suddenly, out of nowhere a well appeared at the foot of the church altar. The water from the well to their surprise was fresh and palatable despite the fact that the church was constructed just near the sea. Many attributed this divine intervention to the Blessed Virgin Mary without doubt, but instead with strong conviction.

Entrance Fee: None
Parking Fee (Any type of vehicle): None
Location: Dauis — 3 km from Tagbilaran City (city capital)
Schedules of Regular Masses: Saturday—6pm / Sunday—6am and 8 am

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