Armenian Church, Singapore
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.
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The exterior of the Armenian Church. | |
| Basic information | |
| Location | 60 Hill Street, Singapore |
| Affiliation | Armenian Apostolic Church |
| Rite | Armenian Rite |
| Year consecrated | 1836 |
| Architectural description | |
| Architect(s) | George Drumgoole Coleman |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Groundbreaking | 1834 |
| Completed | 1835 |
| Construction cost | 5,058 Spanish dollars |
| Specifications | |
| Designated as NHL: | |
| Designated | 6 July 1973 |
| Reference no. | 2 |
The building became a national monument of Singapore in 1973.
History
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
Armenian Church, was built mostly in the British neoclassical style. It was also influenced by other styles.[3]
Gallery
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
Armenian Church, Singapore Media
The east front of the church has a bowed apse with a pediment supporting a spire. The inscribed date "1835" commemorates the year the church's foundation was laid.
President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan inside the church, during his state visit to Singapore (2012)
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References
- ↑ Singapore's 100 Historic Places. National Heritage Board. Archipelago Press. 2002. pp. 10–11. ISBN 981-4068-23-3.
- ↑ 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. http://asbarez.com/160571/divine-liturgy-celebrated-in-armenian-church-in-singapore/.
- Wright, Nadia (6 January 2015). "The Armenians of Singapore: An Historical Perspective". Armenian Weekly. http://armenianweekly.com/2015/01/06/armenians-of-singapore/.
Other websites
- Armenian Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator Singapore
- 360-degree virtual tour of the Armenian Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator Singapore
Coordinates: 1°17′35″N 103°50′57.5″E / 1.29306°N 103.849306°E