Banton Church
The 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 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.
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The church in 2012 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| District | Diocese of Romblon |
| Province | Romblon |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Parish Church |
| Leadership | Rev. Fr. Andalicio Factor |
| Patron | Saint Nicholas of Tolentino |
| Year consecrated | 1635 |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Poblacion, Banton, Romblon, Philippines |
| Municipality | Banton |
| Territory | Philippines |
| Geographic coordinates | 12°56′48″N 122°05′43″E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Agustin de San Pedro (El Padre Capitan) |
| Type | Church building |
| Style | Baroque, (Facade:Mid Century Modern) |
| Groundbreaking | 1644 |
| Completed | 1650 |
| Materials | coral/adobe stones |
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