Tamontaka Church

The Tamontaka Church is located at Sinsuat Avenue in Cotabato City, Philippines.

History

• The church was established by Jesuit priests as part of the Tamontaka Mission, which focused on the youth and evangelization of people in the Cotabato region in the late 19th century. The original church structure was built in 1872 along the Tamontaka river.
• Two schools, one exclusively for boys and another for girls, were established. The former was managed by the Society of Jesus, while the latter was run by the Beatas de la Compania de Jesús (now the Religious of the Virgin Mary).
• The church was moved to its present site in 1879. The Jesuits of Zamboanga took over the establishment in 1899.
• In 1939, the church became part of the Cotabato mission of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate.
• The church building suffered significant damage in an earthquake on August 17, 1976, and was rebuilt after two years. The building sustained further damage in a fire on May 11, 1994, and was repaired within a year.

Architecture

The Tamontaka Church is built in the Romanesque Revival style. The current structure dates back to 1879, although it has undergone several renovations and repairs over the years.

Religious Significance

The church is a Latin Catholic church belonging to the denomination of the Catholic Church. It holds significant religious importance for the local community and serves as a place of worship for Catholics in Cotabato City.

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