
Built in 1783,
but during Fr. Julian Bermejo's tenure, the church
complex underwent expansion of 1808. Work on the church,
rectory and belfry took many years to become one complex.
Arch. Melva Java, in her article publish in Cebu Daily
News, described the church complex as among the few
maintained its square plan. "The look and layout
has remained consistent with the 18th century plan
as no new or additional structures that would obstruct
or destroy alignments of buildings has been built
by the succeding generations," she said.
The church is made of coral stones and hard wood.
The roof is made of clay tiles. Twenty-six pilasters
support the walls. The walls are as thick as the pilasters.
In terms of oranmentation, the facade contains relief
and carving depicting various biblical and church
characters, such as the biblical snake and Ybix bird,
etc. The retablos are gilded with gold dust. The choir
loft sports intricate and fine tracery railings. The
ceiling paintings are said to be 80 years old painted
by Miguel Villareal, a native of Boljoon.
The parish was under the Spanish Friars up until 1948.
The church structure is now Boljoon's landmark.