The oldest church in Singapore, Armenian Church is Saint Gregory the Illuminator is located at Hill Street within the Central Business District.
Built by George Drumgoole Coleman, the Armenian Church is considered to be a masterpiece by the brilliant architect. Coleman has to his credit, the architecture of many excellent structures in Singapore.
Built in 1835, Armenian Church, Singapore was dedicated to the first patriarch of the church in Armenia, known as St. Gregory, the Illuminator. A part of the construction cost was borne by the Armenian community in Singapore, whereas merchants of various origins donated the rest.
The Armenian Church, Singapore was gazetted as a national monument in the year 1973. Built in a neo-classical style typical to the British, Armenian Church has huge verandahs that shelter the timber-louvered windows. The octagonal tower holds a spire topped with a ball and the Cross.
The grounds of Armenian Church in Singapore also have a parsonage and memorial garden. Contrary to popular belief, this garden was never used as a burial ground. the Armenian Church of Singapore just houses tombstones transferred from the Bukit Timah cemetery after its exhumation in 1988.
For Armenians, the Armenian Church is the most sacred attraction of Singapore. With a unique placidity and charm of its own, this beautiful church never fails to rivets tourists. Enjoy a walk along the Hill Street and stopover for a prayer at the Armenian Church during your holiday in Singapore.
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