Church of Tanauan, Leyte historical marker
Constructed by the Jesuit Missionaries, 1704, and turned over to the Augustinians, 1768-1843. Repaired and enlarged 1850-1860 by Fr. Francisco de Paula Marquez who added a transept and surrounded the premises with thick rock-wall having a watch tower on each four corners for defense against pirates. Withstood hurricane and tidal wave of 1897.
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