the archdiocesan shrine of santa teresa de avila, previously known as santa teresa de avila church, is a roman catholic church located in talisay, cebu, philippines. built in 1836 until 1848, architecturally, the church is in classical graeco-roman style, featuring the facade's two bell towers connected by a porch with two supporting columns on the foyer. on october 15, 2007, it was declared an archdiocesan shrine and pilgrims could receive plenary indulgence for a year.