175th Anniversary Celebrations – Singapore
Saturday & Sunday 26-27 March 2011
Dear Armenians and Friends,
The Trustees of the Armenian Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator Singapore and the Armenian community in Singapore would like to invite you to join us and other fellow Armenians and friends from around the world in celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the consecration of the first church in Singapore, the Armenian Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator.
Consecrated on 26 March 1836, the Armenian Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator Singapore to this day endures as an important symbol of the strength of our communities worldwide. A series of religious and cultural events are planned in Singapore for 26-27 March 2011, and we are expecting guests to join us from around the world to celebrate this unique and historical occasion.
CELEBRATIONS
The Celebrations will be honoured by Armenian Dignitaries and feature a variety of religious, cultural and social events, including:
SATURDAY 26 MARCH 2011
9:30am-1:00pm – Sinagpore City Tour – Armenian Historical Highlights (tour fees are payable in addition to the Church events) – Meet at the Armenian Church latest at 9:30am for a 10:00am departure - Recommended Dress Code: Light, cool, airy clothing
5:30pm+ – Cultural Gala Dinner @ Raffles Hotel – Special performance by the Armenian Heritage Ensemble – Registration & cocktails begin at 5:30pm with musical performance starting at 7:00pm – meet directly at the Raffles Hotel Ballroom – Recommended Dress Code: Formal (Jacket & Tie / Dresses)
SUNDAY 27th MARCH 2011
10:00am-12:00pm – Sunday Morning Badarak (Holy Mass)
12:30pm+ – Lunch Reception in the Armenian Church Gardens
MONDAY 28th MARCH 2011
7:00am-8:00pm – Day Tour to Malacca* – a historic UNESCO World Heritage Sight in southern Malaysia featuring Armenian relics – (tour fees are payable in addition to the Church events) – Meet at the Armenian Church at 7:00am for a 7:30am sharp departure
*NOTE: A VISA FOR MALAYSIA MAY BE REQUIRED – PLEASE CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR PASSPORT
FUNDING
The Church is funded solely by generous support from Armenians living in the region and abroad. The Church does not have any overheads or staff, and 100% of all funds are deployed for the careful maintenance and repair of this historical monument and the surrounding gardens and Parsonage.
The Trustees kindly ask that each participant donate a minimum of $600 Singapore Dollars (~$460 USD) per person to the Church, to be paid upon arrival. The donation will help defray costs of the event (including food, wine & beverages, other functions during the celebrations) – note that the cost for optional excursions are not included in the minimum donation request, and will need to be paid separately.
Alternatively, donations may be made via Electronic Funds Transfer to the following account:
Bank Name: The Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Bank Address: 19-00 HSBC Building, 21 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049320
Bank Code: 7232
SWIFT Code: HSBCSGSG
Account Name: The Armenian Apostolic Church OSGTI
Account Number: 141-255448-001
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO SINGAPORE!
With best wishes,
The Trustees & Committee of the Armenian Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator, Singapore
EVENT INFORMATION
Date: Saturday & Sunday, 26-27 March 2011
Venue: The Armenian Church – 60 Hill Street, Singapore 179366 – map
Minimum Donation: SGD $600 per person to be collected at the Church
