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Parish of St. Thomas of Villanova (Alimodian, Iloilo)

July 8, 2009 by  
Filed under Churches, Western Iloilo

Alimodian Catholic Church

Alimodian Catholic Church

Alimodian became an independent parish from Oton in October of 1574. A few months later, a house of worship made of cogon, bamboos and logs was established. In 1784, a new church made of briks and rocks plastered with lime was built under the leadership of Fr. Francisco Monasterio and was partially damaged by the earthquake in 1787. Read more