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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 | |
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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 | |
National monument of Singapore | |
Designated | 6 July 1973 |
Reference no. | 2 |
The building became a national monument of Singapore in 1973.
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]
Armenian Church, was built mostly in the British neoclassical style. It was also influenced by other styles.[3]
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