Boljoon Church

Boljoon Church
Archdiocesan Shrine of Patrocinio de Maria Santisima
Patrocinio de Maria Parish
Dambanang Pang-Arkidyosesis sa Patrocinio de Maria Santisima (Cebuano)
Church complex in 2017
Boljoon Church is located in Cebu, Philippines
Boljoon Church
Boljoon Church
Location in Cebu
Boljoon Church is located in Visayas
Boljoon Church
Boljoon Church
Location in the Visayas
Boljoon Church is located in Philippines
Boljoon Church
Boljoon Church
Location in the Philippines
9°37′48″N 123°28′46″E / 9.630004°N 123.479386°E / 9.630004; 123.479386
LocationBoljoon, Cebu
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusParish church
DedicationOur Lady of Patronage
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationNational Cultural Treasure
Architectural typeChurch building
StyleBaroque
Groundbreaking1783
Specifications
Length65 metres (213 ft)
Width12 metres (39 ft)
Height12 metres (39 ft)
Administration
ArchdioceseCebu
Clergy
ArchbishopJosé S. Palma
Priest(s)Msgr. Arthur R. Navales, P.C.
Official nameBoljoon Church Historical Landmark
Designated2001
RegionCentral Visayas
National Historical Landmarks
Official nameBoljoon Church
TypeChurch
RegionCentral Visayas
Legal BasisResolution No. 1, s. 1999
Marker Date2000

The Archdiocesan Shrine of Patrocinio de Maria Santisima (Cebuano: Dambanang Pang-Arkidyosesis sa Patrocinio de Maria Santisima), commonly known as Boljoon Church, is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Our Lady of the Patronage in the municipality of Boljoon, Cebu, Philippines, under the Archdiocese of Cebu.

It has been declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines and a National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. It is also under consideration for the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Philippines as a member of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines (Extension).