Top 10 Best And Most Famous Churches in Singapore

Dec 022014
 

Best Churches in Singapore

  • Singapore has very nice Chirstian ChurchesSingapore has many beautiful Churches belonging to Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian and Methodist faiths.
  • 18.3% of Singapore’s population are followers of Christianity.
  • One third of Singapore’s Christians are Catholics. There are 31 Roman Catholic parishes in Singapore.
  • Christianity came to Singapore with the founding of Singapore as a British Colony by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819.
  • As per the 2010 census, Christians are the fastest growing religious group in Singapore. A significant number of ethnic Chinese Buddhists have converted to Christianity.

 
 


 
 

St Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore

Saint Andrew's Cathedral is Singapore's Oldest Anglican Church740 View Street, Victoria (Central Area)

St Andrew’s Cathedral is the largest Cathedral in Singapore. St Andrew’s is Singapore’s oldest Anglican Church and the main church of the Anglican Diocese of Singapore. It was named after the patron saint of Scotland, because the original church was funded by Scottish traders. Singapore’s St Andrew’s Cathedral is a shining example of the beautiful British colonial and Neo-Gothic architecture. It has an impressive tower, a tall spire and exquisite stain glass.  Construction of the original church started in 1835 and it has been demolished and rebuilt twice. The current St Andrew’s Cathedral started service in 1861. St Andrew’s Cathedral is a gazette National Monument.

 

Saint Joseph’s Church, Singapore

Saint Joseph's Church is a Famous Church in Singapore143, Victoria Street, Singapore

Saint Joseph’s Church is a beautiful Gothic style Church, located in Singapore’s Central Business District. The stand-out features of Saint Joseph’s Church are the central octagonal tower with a dome on top, 2 smaller octagonal towers, stained glass, tall arched windows and wonderful statues. Singapore’s Saint Joseph’s Church is famous for its Good Friday and Easter celebrations. Built by the Portuguese Mission, St Joseph’s Church opened for service in 1912. It was built on the site of another Portuguese Church – “Church of São José”. Saint Joseph’s Church is a gazetted national monument. Cathedral of the Good Sheppard is located nearby.

 

Armenian Church, Singapore

Armenian Church is the Oldest Church in Singapore60 Hill Street, Singapore

Completed in 1835, Armenian Church of Saint Gregory the Illuminator is the oldest Christian Church in Singapore. As the name suggest, Singapore’s Armenian Church has influences of Armenian Church architecture, along with British neoclassical style. Striking features of the Armenian Church include the impressive front portico supported on large columns, a tall spire, and a beautiful garden. Singapore’s Armenian Community was influential in the 19th century. Armenian Church has been declared a National Monument.

 

Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Singapore

Archdiocese of Singapore is at Cathedral of the Good ShepherdA Queen Street, Singapore

Cathedral of the Good Shepherd is a Roman Catholic Church, and is the main Cathedral Church of the Archdiocese of Singapore. Architecturally, the church is based on Renaissance style and it is influenced by three London churches – St Paul’s, Covent Garden Church and St Martin-in-the-Fields. Key features of Cathedral of the Good Shepherd are an impressive portico entrance, 3 bells in the steeple of the church, concave ornamental ceiling and two piped organs. The Cathedral is closed till 2015 for major renovation work.

 
 


 
 

Church of St Teresa, Singapore

Church of St Teresa is among Singapore's Best Churches510 Kampong Bahru Road, Singapore

Singapore’s Church of St Teresa is a charming neo-Byzantine style Catholic Church, which is influenced by the famous Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Montmartre, Paris. The beautiful Church of Saint Teresa has a large dome and two smaller domes on towers. Initial funding for the church was provided by French missionaries. A monastery and school (St Teresa’s High School) are located near the Church of St Teresa.

 
 

Church of the Holy Family, Singapore

Church of the Holy Family has a large Catholic Parish in Singapore6 Chapel Road, Katong,  Singapore

Singapore’s Church of the Holy Family is a Roman Catholic Church. On the outside the church has a lovely sloping roof which depicts hands praying. Inside the church, there is a stunning 16 panel round stain glass window behind the altar. Each of the 16 glasses depicts a scene from Jesus Christ’s life. Church of the Holy Family has among the largest parishes in Singapore. The original church was founded in 1902. The old church was demolished and rebuilt; the new 4 storey Church of the Holy Family started service in 1999. In addition to the main Prayer Hall, the Church also has a Kindergarten, classrooms, a large room, choir room, a 200 capacity car park and a columbarium in the basement. In addition to the main Church, there are 3 more buildings within The Church of the Holy Family complex.

 

Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Singapore

Singapore's Tamil Catholics Frequent Church of Our Lady of Lourdes50 Ophir Road, Central Business District, Singapore

Singapore’s Church of Our Lady of Lourdes is an impressive neo-Gothic Catholic Church, which is modelled on the Lourdes (France) church with the same name. Inside the Church is a grotto (cave) with statues of Our Lady appearing to Saint Bernadette. Opened in 1888, Church of Our Lady of Lourdes is the first Tamil Catholic church in Singapore. It bears a resemblance to “San Thome Basilica” in Chennai, which was also built around the same time (1893). In addition to English, the Church also has mass service in Tamil and sometimes in Singhalese.

 

Church of the Holy Trinity, Singapore

Church of the Holy Trinity has Singapore's largest Christian Parish20 Tampines Street 11, Singapore

Located in East Singapore, Church of the Holy Trinity has the largest Christian parish in Singapore. This popular three storied Roman Catholic Church is shaped like an angelfish. In addition to the main Church, the Church of the Holy Trinity also has 16 activity rooms, a canteen, a book shop, a parish hall and administrative offices. Unlike most other Churches in Singapore, the image of Jesus Christ behind the altar is of the “Risen Christ” and not of the “Crucified Christ”. The Church of the Holy Trinity has strong links with the local community.

 

Church of the Sacred Heart, Singapore

Church of the Sacred Heart caters to Singapore's Chinese Catholics111 Tank Road, Singapore

Singapore’s Church of the Sacred Heart consists of 3 buildings – the main church, a seven and a half storied Community Building and a three storey Parish Welfare Hall. The tall 7.5 storey Church of the Sacred Heart building has church offices, a cafeteria, prayer rooms and a car park on one floor. Church of the Sacred Heart was originally built in 1910 to cater to the Cantonese Catholic community of Singapore. In addition to English, the Church of the Sacred Heart also offers its parishioners Sunday Mass Service in Mandarin.

 

Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Singapore

Singapore Chinese Frequent Church of Saints Peter and Paul225A Queen Street, Central Business District, Singapore

Church of St Peter and St Paul was built between 1869 to 1870 by the Chinese Catholic Mission and the Indian community. Later this Church catered to mainly the Chinese Catholic community in Singapore. Most mass services at the Church of Saints Peter and Paul are held in English; in addition there are special Mandarin and Cantonese mass services on Sundays.

 
 

PLEASE NOTE: This listing of famous churches in Singapore is based on the personal views of the author. Visual aesthetics has been the main criteria for selection.

 
 

List of Churches in Singapore

List of Roman Catholic Churches in Singapore

  1. Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, A Queen Street, Singapore
  2. Church of St. Alphonsus (Novena Church), 300 Thomson Road, Singapore
  3. Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, 50 Ophir Road, Singapore
  4. Church of St Bernadette, 12 Zion Road, Singapore
  5. Church of St Michael, 17 St Michael’s Road, Singapore
  6. Church of St Teresa, 510 Kampong Bahru Road, Singapore
  7. Church of Sts Peter and Paul, 225A Queen Street, Singapore
  8. Church of the Sacred Heart, 111 Tank Road, Singapore
  9. St Joseph’s Church, 143 Victoria Street, Singapore
  10. Church of St Francis Xavier, 63A Chartwell Drive, Singapore
  11. Church of St Vincent de Paul, 301 Yio Chu Kang Road, Singapore
  12. Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 24 Highland Road, Singapore
  13. Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1259 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore
  14. St Anne’s Church, 66 Sengkang East Way, Singapore
  15. Church of Christ the King, 2221 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, Singapore
  16. Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, 10 Yishun Street 22, Singapore
  17. Church of St Anthony, 25 Woodlands Avenue 1, Singapore
  18. Church of the Holy Spirit, 248 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore
  19. Church of the Risen Christ, 91 Toa Payoh Central, Singapore
  20. St Joseph Church (Bukit Timah), 620 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore
  21. Church of Divine Mercy, 19 Pasir Ris Street 72, Singapore
  22. Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, 31 Siglap Hill, Singapore
  23. Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, 4 Sandy Lane, Singapore
  24. Church of St Stephen, 30 Sallim Road, Singapore
  25. Church of the Holy Family, 6 Chapel Road, Singapore
  26. Church of the Holy Trinity, 20 Tampines Street 11, Singapore
  27. Blessed Sacrament Church, 1 Commonwealth Drive, Singapore
  28. Church of St Francis of Assisi, 200 Boon Lay Avenue, Singapore
  29. Church of St Ignatius, 120 King’s Road, Singapore
  30. Church of St Mary of the Angels, 5 Bukit Batok East Avenue 2, Singapore
  31. Church of the Holy Cross, 450 Clementi Avenue 1, Singapore

 

List of Anglican (Protestant) Churches in Singapore

  1. St Andrew’s Cathedral, 11 St Andrew’s Rd, Singapore
  2. All Saints’ Church, 600 Upper Changi Road, Singapore
  3. Chapel Of Christ The King, 99 Wilkie Road, Singapore
  4. Chapel Of Christ The Redeemer, 2 Tampines Avenue 3, Singapore
  5. Chapel Of The Holy Spirit, 3 Sorby Adams Drive, Singapore
  6. Chapel Of The Resurrection, 1 Francis Thomas Drive, Singapore
  7. Christ Church, 13 Francis Thomas Drive, Singapore
  8. Church Of The Epiphany, 407 Jalan Kayu, Singapore
  9. Church Of The Good Sheppard, 2 Dundee Road, Singapore
  10. Church Of Our Saviour, Blk 203A Henderson Road, Singapore
  11. Church Of The True Light, 25G Perak Road, Singapore
  12. Holy Trinity Parish, 1 Hamilton Road, Singapore
  13. Light Of Christ Church Woodlands, 20 Woodlands Drive 17, Singapore
  14. Marine Parade Christian Centre, 100 Tembeling Road, Singapore
  15. My Saviour’s Church, 2 Prince Charles Crescent, Singapore
  16. St Andrew’s City Church, 250 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore
  17. St Andrew’s Community Chapel, 8 Simei Street 3, Singapore
  18. St George’s Church, Minden Road, Singapore
  19. St Hilda’s Church, 41 Ceylon Road, Singapore
  20. St James Church, 1 Leedon Road, Singapore
  21. St John’s Chapel, 111 Farrer Road, Singapore
  22. St John’s – St Margaret’s Church, 30 Dover Avenue, Singapore
  23. St Matthew’s Church, 1K Eng Hoon Street, Singapore
  24. St Paul’s Church, 843 Upper Serangoon Road Singapore
  25. St Peter’s Church, 1 Tavistock Avenue, Singapore
  26. Yishun Christian Church, 10 Yishun Avenue 5, Singapore

 

List of Baptist Churches in Singapore

  1. Faith Community Baptist Church, 750A Chai Chee Road, Singapore
  2. International Baptist Church, Kings Road, Singapore

 

List of Methodist Churches in Singapore

  1. Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church, Telok Ayer Street, Singapore
  2. Wesley Methodist Church, 5 Fort Canning Road, Singapore

 

List of Presbyterian Churches in Singapore

  1. Bethel Presbyterian Church, 12 Jalan Lateh (Serangoon), Singapore
  2. Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church, Prinsep Street, Singapore

 

 

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