Banton Church

Banton Church
Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Parish Church
San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish Church
Church facade in 2012
Banton Church is located in Luzon
Banton Church
Banton Church
Location in Luzon
Banton Church is located in Philippines
Banton Church
Banton Church
Location in the Philippines
12°56′48″N 122°05′43″E / 12.9467°N 122.0954°E / 12.9467; 122.0954
LocationPoblacion, Banton, Romblon, Philippines
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusParish Church
DedicationSaint Nicholas of Tolentino
Consecrated1635
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architect(s)Agustin de San Pedro (El Padre Capitan)
Architectural typeChurch building
StyleBaroque, (Facade:Mid Century Modern)
Groundbreaking1644
Completed1650
Specifications
Materialscoral/adobe stones
Administration
DistrictDiocese of Romblon
ProvinceRomblon
Clergy
Priest in chargeRev. Fr. Andalicio Factor

Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Parish Church, commonly known as Banton Church, is a Roman Catholic church in the municipality of Banton in Romblon province in the Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Romblon. The church is allegedly one of the oldest churches in the country, constructed between 1644 and 1650 during the Spanish colonial period. The façade and tower of the present church is Modern.