Dauis Church

Dauis Church, officially the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, is a historic Roman Catholic church in Poblacion, Dauis on Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines. Built primarily of coral stone in Byzantine-Romanesque style between 1863 and 1923, it is noted for its twin bell towers, portico, and ceiling frescoes by Ray Francia. The church is famous for a well at the foot of the altar believed to have miraculous water and is a designated Important Cultural Property.

Visitors can expect a coral-stone heritage church with a symmetrical facade, twin bell towers and a columned portico. Inside is a single-nave interior with ornate altars, religious images, and extensive ceiling frescoes painted by Ray Francia depicting biblical scenes. At the foot of the main altar is a small well with water traditionally considered miraculous. The grounds are compact and located in the town center near the coast, suitable for quiet sightseeing, photography and religious observance.

Originally established as a visita by Jesuits in 1697 and later administered by Augustinian Recollects from 1768. The present coral-stone church was started in 1863 under Fr. Julio Saldana and completed in 1923. It survived World War II and the 2013 Bohol earthquake with subsequent restoration. It is recognized as an Important Cultural Property by the National Museum of the Philippines.

Serves as the parish church of Our Lady of the Assumption, patroness of Dauis, and is a center for Catholic devotion on Panglao Island. The annual feast on August 15 draws pilgrims. The well water at the altar is venerated by devotees for its reputed healing properties, and the church's frescoes represent significant religious art heritage in Bohol.