Our Lady of the Assumption Church

Our Lady of the Assumption Church is located in Dauis, Island of Panglao, Bohol.  The church was founded by the Jesuits Fr. Diego de Ayala and Joseph Gregorio.  It is built in a mixture of styles, influenced by both Byzantine and Romanesque architecture.  Inside, on the ceiling, are some impressive frescoes painted by Ray Francia in 1916.  Lito Arraya renovated the building in 1970.

The church's patron saint, the Virgin of the Assumption, is said to possess miraculous powers.  An old legend relates that once, when the town was invaded by pirates, the people of Dauis locked themselves into the church.  However, they soon ran out of provisions and water.  Then a miracle occurred:  a well appeared at the foot of the altar.  This same well is still the main source of water for the people living close to the church, and although the well in only a few meters from the sea, the water is absolutely fresh.  The water is said to have healing powers.