Armenian Church, Singapore

The Armenian Church of Saint Gregory the Illuminator, known locally as the Armenian Church, is the oldest Christian church in Singapore.It was completed in 1836. It is located at 60 Hill Street, Singapore. 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. The land for the church was given in 1834 and building began in 1835. It was opened in 1836. The church has had few changes made to it.In 2016, the church underwent restoration. Architecture Armenian Church, was built mostly in the British neoclassical style. It was also influenced by other styles. Gallery References Wright, Nadia (6 January 2015). "The Armenians of Singapore: An Historical Perspective". Armenian Weekly. Other websites Armenian Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator Singapore 360-degree virtual tour of the Armenian Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator Singapore