Timeline of St Andrew’s Cathedral
Timeline of St Andrew’s Cathedral
St Andrew’s Cathedral stands as a treasured national monument and the oldest site of Anglican worship in Singapore. This timeline traces the cathedral’s milestones, from humble beginnings to its enduring role as a witness of the nation’s history and Christian heritage.
Present site chosen for a church by Sir Stamford Raffles
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Foundation stone of first Anglican church in Singapore laid on present site
Read MoreFirst Divine Service conducted by the first Chaplain, Revd Edmund White
Consecration of St Andrew’s Church
Closed after being struck twice by lightning and declared unsafe
Foundation stone of present building laid by Bishop of Calcutta
Present building consecrated
Read MoreSt Andrew’s Church becomes the Cathedral of the Diocese of Labuan and Sarawak
St Andrew’s Cathedral became the Cathedral for the new Diocese of Singapore
100th
Anniversary
Cathedral was used as an emergency hospital before the fall of Singapore
Play videoCompletion of North Transept extension
Beginning of Mandarin Congregation – First Mandarin Service conducted by Revd Canon Sverre Holth
Cathedral gazetted as a National Monument
Completion of South Transept extension
150th Anniversary
Construction of Baptistry
Completion of Cathedral New Sanctuary and extension
Read More150th Anniversary of Consecration of St Andrew’s Cathedral Building
Replacing the floors in the Nave
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- Completion of Bell Restoration and Bell Tower Renovation
- Completion of the Pavilion
Completion of restoration works to the Nave
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