Sacred Trails: Exploring Singapore’s First Churches

Schedule

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am to Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

St Andrew's Cathedral | Singapore, SG

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Discover Singapore’s roots on a guided walk through its first churches—where faith, history, and heritage come alive.
About this Event

Step into history with a guided walking tour of Singapore’s earliest churches. Explore the Armenian Church, St Andrew’s Cathedral, Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, and more. Discover how faith shaped the moral and social fabric of early colonial Singapore. Expect rich stories, hidden architectural gems, and a fresh perspective on Singapore’s spiritual heritage.


Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Meet & Tour – St Andrew’s Cathedral

Info: Begin with a guided walk inside Singapore’s iconic Anglican cathedral. Explore its neo-Gothic architecture, wartime history, and the role it played in early colonial society.


🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Armenian Church

Info: Discover the first Christian church in Singapore and the story of the Armenian community.


🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Cathedral of the Good Shepherd

Info: Step inside Singapore’s oldest Roman Catholic cathedral and learn about its architectural and cultural heritage.


🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Saints Peter and Paul Church

Info: Uncover its deep ties with Chinese and Tamil Catholic congregations in early Singapore


🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Maghain Aboth Synagogue Museum

Info: Experience Singapore’s oldest Jewish house of worship and explore the associated museum, including exhibits at the Jacob Ballas Museum that highlight Jewish heritage and history in Singapore.


🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
St Joseph’s Church

Info: Learn about the Portuguese mission’s legacy and the evolution of Catholic presence in the city.


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Where is it happening?

St Andrew's Cathedral, 11 Saint Andrew's Road, Singapore, Singapore

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SGD 16.82 to SGD 32.54

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