Armenian Church Singapore

Armenian Church Singapore The Armenian Church is the oldest Christian church in Singapore,1835, located at Hill Street 60. By 1835, the building was completed.

George Drumgoole Coleman, overseer of Convicts and Superintendent of Public Works, was the architect of many of Singapore's finest historical buildings. The Armenian Church, arguably his masterpiece, is perhaps the finest landmark in the early architectural development of the nation. The government granted the land on which the church stands to the Armenian community in 1834. Consecrated by Revere

nd Catchick Johannes in 1836 and dedicated to St Gregory the Illuminator, the first Patriarch of the Church in Armenia, it was the second church to be built in Singapore. Over half the construction cost of 5,000 Spanish dollars was donated by the Armenian community in Singapore, with the rest coming from Armenians in Java and India, and a small portion from European and Chinese merchants in Singapore. Considering that the Armenian community was tiny – the 1824 census counted only 16 members – its contribution to the Armenian Church was huge in proportion, a testament to the religious devotion of the Armenians. Even in 1821, two years after Sir Stamford Raffles' landing, the community held religious services and, in 1827, after funds had been collected, the first priest, the Reverend Krikor Hovhannes (Gregory John), arrived. Armenian Street is named after the church and its Chinese name is seng poh sin chu au (the back of Seng Poh's new building). Armenian Church was gazetted as a national monument on 6 July 1973.

As the oldest Church of Singapore is approaching 190th years of age, we are excited to announce a weekend of celebration...
04/01/2026

As the oldest Church of Singapore is approaching 190th years of age, we are excited to announce a weekend of celebration, thanksgiving, and reflection from Thursday, 26 March to Sunday, 29 March 2026.

We welcome Armenians and friends worldwide to join us in Singapore for this historic gathering. It will be a rare and meaningful opportunity to connect with our heritage and each other in the heart of Asia.

This special occasion will:

⛪ Honour the Church’s long and storied history in Singapore,

✨ Celebrate the completion of the Armenian Heritage Centre and the new Community Reception Hall,

🕊️ Showcase Armenian culture and heritage through performances, exhibitions, and religious services, and

🌱Lay the foundation for future growth and fundraising initiatives for the Church.
Please note that a minimum donation will be required to attend the anniversary celebrations. This contribution will help defray the costs of organizing the event (excluding accommodation), with any surplus directed toward the ongoing preservation and maintenance of the Church’s historic buildings and grounds. As the Church operates entirely through the efforts of dedicated volunteers and without any paid staff, your generosity plays a vital role in sustaining its mission and legacy.

Thank you once again for your continued support and commitment to preserving our spiritual and cultural legacy in Singapore.

RSVP by February 28th

English: https://forms.gle/53gjKvr1CKDyJAAq7

Armenian: https://forms.gle/BNGA9W4AP1GstmYF7

Congratulations 🎉
26/05/2025

Congratulations 🎉

Natalia Mirzoyan's film wins 3rd prize at Cannes' La Cinef
Winter in March directed by Natalia Mirzoyan won the 3rd prize at the 28th La Cinef Selection of the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday.

The animation film is produced by ArtStep Studio (Armenia) and Rebel Frame (Estonia), coproduced by the Animation Department of the Estonian Academy of Arts, Black Boat Pictures (France) and White Boat Pictures (Belgium), and supported by the Estonian Film Institute, the Cultural Endowment of Estonia, the Estonian Academy of Arts and the Armenian Film Foundation.

Winter in March is a stop-motion animated film that tells a story about helplessness, based on a true story of a young couple from Saint Petersburg. The film portrays their experience of being caught in a repressive state and the surreal nightmare that becomes their departure from it.

La Cinef screened 16 titles selected from among 2,700 films.

🎼🎼🎻🎻April performances alert !Happy to take part in the next concert of family friendly concert series of Symphony of Mo...
17/04/2024

🎼🎼🎻🎻April performances alert !

Happy to take part in the next concert of family friendly concert series of Symphony of Motherhood this sunday. Come with kids🎹
Tickets are below.
🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

April 24th, Wednesday, 7.30pm
Annual Memorial concert dedicated to victims of Armenian Genocide.Free entry to Armenian Church Singapore .

Armenians in Singapore





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29/02/2024

Large tour group from Armenia at
Armenian Church Singapore
Glad to host 75 Armenians from Vardan tour🇦🇲

Armenian wedding at Armenian church Singapore
25/07/2023

Armenian wedding at Armenian church Singapore

This is the wedding of Mac Hacobian and Ripsy Martin at the Armenian Church Singapore on 12 November 1914. Left front: Nanajan Sarkies, Mary Anna Martin, Mac Hacobian, Ripsy Martin, Michael Martin. Rear: Sarkies Edgar, Looleen Martin, pos Galstaun Galstaun, Marion Manook, John Galstaun. Posted • Սինգապուրի Հայերի հարսանեկան լուսանկար, 1910 թ
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Wedding portrait of Armenians in Singapore, 1910



There’s still time to register, just a few hours to go before the online lecture hosted by the Diocese of the Armenian C...
31/05/2023

There’s still time to register, just a few hours to go before the online lecture hosted by the Diocese of the Armenian Church of Australia and New Zealand. Use these details:

[email protected]
Telephone +61 2 91614000

Come and join us for a talk on the Armenian Community and History of the Armenian Apostolic Church of Holy Resurrection in Dhaka, Bangladesh. There will also be a talk about Sir Catchick Paul Chater, The Greatest Armenian Hong Kong has ever seen.

Learn how we plan on expanding medical assistance to the local Dhaka community, and our future plans to secure our church for present and future generations to enjoy.

Presenters:
Liz Chater (London)
Researcher of Armenian family history in Asia,

Julieta Arslanian
(Los Angeles)
Board Member of The Armenian Apostolic Church of Holy Resurrection in Dhaka

WEDNESDAY 31 MAY 2023
at 7pm Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10am British Summer Time.

Please register with
Mr Nishan Basmajian or
Mrs Nanor Manjikian – Ashikian
for the Zoom Link:
[email protected]
Telephone +61 2 91614000






























Anyone in Singapore able to help this very important and worthy charity? If so, please contact them directly.
06/04/2021

Anyone in Singapore able to help this very important and worthy charity? If so, please contact them directly.

Does anyone following us live near Kranji war cemetery in Singapore? Need help with just one missing headstone.

03/04/2021
Happy Easter✝️♥️🕊️
02/04/2021

Happy Easter✝️♥️🕊️

Kseniia Vokhmianina at Armenian Church Singapore performingELEGY by A. BABADJANIAN
22/12/2019

Kseniia Vokhmianina at Armenian Church Singapore performing
ELEGY by A. BABADJANIAN

This video features "Elegy" (In memory of Aram Khachaturian) by the renowned Armenian pianist and composer, Arno Babadjanian. In honour of his lineage, it wa...

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60 Hill Street
Singapore
179366

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 19:00
Thursday 10:00 - 19:00
Friday 10:00 - 19:00
Saturday 10:00 - 19:00
Sunday 10:00 - 19:00

Telephone

+6563340141

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