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Armenian Church, Singapore

Coordinates: 1°17′35″N 103°50′57.5″E / 1.29306°N 103.849306°E / 1.29306; 103.849306
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Armenian Church of Saint Gregory The Illuminator
The exterior of the Armenian Church.
Religion
AffiliationArmenian Apostolic Church
RiteArmenian Rite
PatronSt. Gregory the Illuminator
Year consecrated1836
Location
Location60 Hill Street, Singapore
CountrySingapore
Architecture
Architect(s)George Drumgoole Coleman
Architectural styleNeoclassical
Groundbreaking1834
Completed1835
Construction cost5,058 Spanish dollars
Designated as NHL
Designated6 July 1973
Reference no.2

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.

The building became a national monument of Singapore in 1973.

History

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The east front of the Church. The date on the building, which is "1835", shows that it started being built in that year.

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

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Armenian Church, was built mostly in the British neoclassical style. It was also influenced by other styles.[3]

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  • A view from across the church
    A view from across the church
  • The church's entrance
    The church's entrance
  • The parsonage on the church grounds
    The parsonage on the church grounds
  • South front of the Church
    South front of the Church
  • Southern entrance of the Church
    Southern entrance of the Church
  • The Memorial Garden
    The Memorial Garden
  • Interior of the Church
    Interior of the Church

References

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  1. ↑ Singapore's 100 Historic Places. Archipelago Press. 2002. pp. 10–11. ISBN 981-4068-23-3. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  2. ↑ 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. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Armenian Church". Singapore Infopedia. National Library Board.
  4. ↑ "Divine Liturgy Celebrated in Armenian Church in Singapore". Asbarez. 27 February 2017. Archived from the original on 10 June 2017.


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