Armenian Church 
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Armenian Church, also called "St Gregory the Illuminator", is at the junction of Coleman Street and Hill Street. Built in 1835 and designed by eminent colonial architect George Coleman, this little exquisite neoclassical-style building is the oldest church in Singapore - and one of its oldest buildings.
The tomb stones in the Armenian Church grounds seeks to commemorate of some eminent Singaporeans, among them George Coleman who was also responsible for the Old Parliament House (now the Arts House), Catchick Moses, co-founder of The Straits Times, the Sarkies brothers who founded Raffles Hotel, and Agnes Joaquim (1864-99), after whom Singapore's national flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim, is named.
Agnes discovered a purple bloom (later named Vanda Miss Joaquim) in 1893 in a bamboo grove behind her home in Tanjong Pagar. She took the orchid to Henry Ridley, the director of the Singapore Botanic Gardens at the time, who identified the plant as a rare natural hybrid, and the rest is history. Inside the Armenian Church is a painting of "The Last Supper".
Armenian Church is funded fully by the remaining Armenian community residing in Singapore and by other Armenian sponsorers from Thailand and Australia.
There is currently no service held in the Armenian Church. The Church is also open to Wedding planners for booking.
Visitors' Information
- Opening Hours: daily, 10.00am to 6.00pm
- Tel: (+65) 6334 0141
- Location: 60 Hill Street, Singapore
- Nearest MRT: City Hall MRT Station
