Armenian Church

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Built in 1835, the Armenian Church is Singapore’s oldest Christian church and is dedicated to St. Gregory the Illuminator, the first Armenian monk. In 1973, the building was gazetted as a national monument and restored two decades later. Renowned Irish architect George D. Coleman included a dome roof and bell turret in its original design, but these were subsequently removed for safety reasons.

Today, the building has a pitched roof and spire. Still, visitors may recognize the church’s traditional interior—its vaulted ceiling, cupola, and porticoes—as features central to what is regarded as a Coleman masterpiece. Visitors should leave time for a stroll through the serene Memorial Garden, where a commemorative tombstone of Agnes Joaquim stands. She crossbred the iconic Vanda ‘Miss Joaq Singapore’s national flower.

Address: 60 Hill Street Tel: +65 6334 0141
Website: www.armeniansinasia.org
Email: singapore@armeniansinasia.org
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 10am–6pm