The Church hosted more than 90 visitors from Armenia.

Fr Movses from Armenian College and Philanthropic Academy and Davidian Girls’ School in Kolkata will be in Singapore and will conduct the Patarag in celebration of Armenian Christmas.

Fr Movses from Armenian College and Philanthropic Academy and Davidian Girls’ School in Kolkata will be in Singapore and will conduct the Patarag.

Jane’s Tours bring you a unique opportunity to retrace the steps of the Armenians of Singapore, who were among the earliest merchants and traders to arrive in Singapore after it became a British trading port in 1819.

Between 1820 and 2000, fewer than 700 Armenians have ever lived in Singapore, forming one of the country's smallest minorities. Nevertheless, this close-knit community has left behind a legacy incommensurate with their numbers. Along with the Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator (known to most as the Armenian Church), there are many reminders of their presence including the Raffles Hotel, Stamford House, the Straits Times newspaper and Singapore’s national flower.

Come with us to explore the places, personalities and stories of this small but fascinating community. You will learn about the finest hoteliers in all of Southeast Asia, the Armenian's connection with the Freemasons, and the creator of our national flower.

We will visit the Armenian Church (the oldest church in Singapore) and its Memorial Garden. Next we'll stroll along the newly pedestrianised Armenian Street Park and have the opportunity to visit the newly curated Armenian Heritage Gallery. It's the first museum of its kind that explores the journey and achievements of the Armenian Communities in Asia from the early days of settlement through to the present day.

Our tour will then take a break at the new Mason's Table restaurant inside the historic Masonic Hall where we will meet Dr. Nadia Wright, author of "The Armenians of Singapore, a Short History" for a discussion and Q&A. Nadia's book will be available for purchase and she will be honoured to sign one for you!

Nadia is a historian living in Melbourne, Australia and is of Armenian heritage. Her research focuses on the Armenians in Southeast Asia as well as the founding of Singapore. She is the author of "Respected Citizens: The History of the Armenians in Singapore and Malaysia," "William Farquhar and Singapore: Stepping out from Raffles’ Shadow," and "The Armenians of Penang." She also co-authored "Vanda Miss Joaquim: Singapore’s National Flower" and "The Legacy of Agnes & Ridley," and has published a variety of other scholarly articles.

The Trustees and Governing Board of the Singapore Armenian Church are pleased to share the good news that Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has confirmed his upcoming official visit to Singapore from 07-09 July 2019. He will be accompanied by his wife Mrs. Anna Hakobyan and several key Ministers in the Armenian Government.

The Prime Minister and his wife, along with Senior Minister of State Dr. Koh Poh Koon, will be witness to the Unveiling Ceremony of the Vanda Miss Joaquim Orchid Statue in the Botanic Garden on Armenian Street. Following this, the Prime Minister and his wife will be led on a private tour of the Armenian Church, the Memorial Garden and the Armenian Heritage Gallery. The Prime Minister will then lay flowers at the Memorial Khachkar and address and meet the community during a reception to be held in honour of his visit to Singapore.

The event will be held on the grounds of the Singapore Armenian Church at 60 Hill Street - all guests are requested to arrive by 4:30pm sharp. The event is open to all Armenians living in Singapore and around the region.

Holy Badarak led by Very Reverend Father Movses Sargsyan of the Armenian College and Philanthropic Academy and Davidian Girls’ School in Kolkata.

A kaleidoscope of choral music by reknowned choral music group Vox Camerata

Holy Badarak led by His Grace Bishop Haigazoun Najarian

Invitation Only - VIP Launch of the Armenian Heritage Gallery Singapore