Armenian Church, Singapore
Armenian church
The Armenian Church of Saint Gregory the Illuminator, known locally as the Armenian Church, is the oldest Christian church in Singapore.[1]It was completed in 1836. It is located at 60 Hill Street, Singapore.
| Armenian Church of Saint Gregory The Illuminator | |
|---|---|
 The exterior of the Armenian Church. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Armenian Apostolic Church |
| Rite | Armenian Rite |
| Patron | St. Gregory the Illuminator |
| Year consecrated | 1836 |
| Location | |
| Location | 60 Hill Street, Singapore |
| Country | Singapore |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | George Drumgoole Coleman |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Groundbreaking | 1834 |
| Completed | 1835 |
| Construction cost | 5,058 Spanish dollars |
| Designated as NHL | |
| Designated | 6 July 1973 |
| Reference no. | 2 |
The building became a national monument of Singapore in 1973.
History
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The church was designed by George Drumgoole Coleman. The church is dedicated to St Gregory the Illuminator, the first Patriarch of the Armenian Church.[2]
The land for the church was given in 1834 and building began in 1835. It was opened in 1836.[3]
The church has had few changes made to it.[2]In 2016, the church underwent restoration.[4]
Architecture
changeArmenian Church, was built mostly in the British neoclassical style. It was also influenced by other styles.[3]
Gallery
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A view from across the church -
The church's entrance -
The parsonage on the church grounds -
South front of the Church -
Southern entrance of the Church -
The Memorial Garden -
Interior of the Church
References
change- ↑ Singapore's 100 Historic Places. Archipelago Press. 2002. pp. 10–11. ISBN 981-4068-23-3.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Armenian Apostolic Church of Saint Gregory the Illuminator". Roots. National Heritage Board. Archived from the original on 2019-07-14. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Armenian Church". Singapore Infopedia. National Library Board.
- ↑ "Divine Liturgy Celebrated in Armenian Church in Singapore". Asbarez. 27 February 2017. Archived from the original on 10 June 2017.
- Wright, Nadia (6 January 2015). "The Armenians of Singapore: An Historical Perspective". Armenian Weekly.