St Andrew's Cathedral
St Andrew's Cathedral
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7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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St Andrew’s Cathedral is one of Singapore’s most treasured works of architecture. Gazetted as a national monument on 1973, you’ll stand in awe at its majestic facade, with extended pinnacles and a glossy white exterior. Take a coffee break and enjoy our free wifi at The Cathedral Cafe which is conveniently located beside the City Hall MRT entrance (North Bridge Road).
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Jeff1903
King's Lynn, UK1,475 contributions
Feb 2020
By European standards it is fairly plain, though the white and blue painting and modern stained glass give it a light and airy feel. However in the modern city it is a welcome reminder of the history of the colony and well worth a look.
A rare gothic style building in the area, entry is free.
A rare gothic style building in the area, entry is free.
Written February 26, 2020
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Traveller
New York City, NY3,303 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
I visited Saint Andrew’s Cathedral in Singapore in February 2024. I took Exit B at the City Hall MRT stop. After that, you need to walk along a very long fence to get to a way in near Coleman Street towards the front of the cathedral. I arrived at the tail end of a Sunday mass and waited until the mass ended the worshipers filed out. The interior of the cathedral is impressive - the pews, organ, altar, stained glass. It is definitely worth a visit.
Written February 25, 2024
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Jim_atl
Atlanta, Georgia953 contributions
Feb 2020
I took a quick look at this historic church. It is pretty inside, but quite simple compared to churches in Europe. I spent a few minutes walking around the outside and then the inside. The inside has some stained glass and some nice decoration, but it is nothing too fancy. If in the are it is worth a quick visit.
Written February 8, 2020
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Brown_Samantha
Kennewick, WA1,754 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Beautiful cathedral not too far from the Merlion Park, it was a nice walk in this area, worth the stop and some peace and quiet inside to enjoy the historical church.
There was some construction around the perimeter, so it took us a minute to find the entrance in. We walked right by the car entrance gate. We enjoyed the stained glass work inside, as well as the beautiful arch entrance.
Near the entrance there was a really nice and clean restroom facility. Definitely worth our brief visit.
There was some construction around the perimeter, so it took us a minute to find the entrance in. We walked right by the car entrance gate. We enjoyed the stained glass work inside, as well as the beautiful arch entrance.
Near the entrance there was a really nice and clean restroom facility. Definitely worth our brief visit.
Written March 11, 2024
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msCharrie
Manila, Philippines168 contributions
Apr 2012 • Couples
St. Andrew's Cathedral is located at the heart of Singapore and thus, you won't have a hard time locating the Church.
As you enter the vicinity, it has a wide garden, a pond and some areas where you can relax and reflect.
Inside the Church, you will notice that the seats are individually separated. There is a small division from one person to another to experience a little privacy and more concentration. Each seat is spacious enough for any type of a person's built.
The Architectural design are amazing and great. Really beautiful inside and out.
But what's makes this Church different from the others is that it has LCD after every two rows, both on the left and right columns so as everyone is able to see what's going on the altar.
Also, aside from the individual seats, each person is supplied with The Holy Bible, a Prayer Kneeler, the Common Praise Book and other books needed for the Mass.
Celebrating Mass here makes you feel you're not just in a Church, but in the House of our Lord attentively listening to the Gospel, and having everything you needed in your very own place.
We are fortunate to experience celebrating Mass here during this year's Holy Week.
And It was overwhelming knowing that wherever you are in the world, many Catholics still observe The Holy Week. :)
As you enter the vicinity, it has a wide garden, a pond and some areas where you can relax and reflect.
Inside the Church, you will notice that the seats are individually separated. There is a small division from one person to another to experience a little privacy and more concentration. Each seat is spacious enough for any type of a person's built.
The Architectural design are amazing and great. Really beautiful inside and out.
But what's makes this Church different from the others is that it has LCD after every two rows, both on the left and right columns so as everyone is able to see what's going on the altar.
Also, aside from the individual seats, each person is supplied with The Holy Bible, a Prayer Kneeler, the Common Praise Book and other books needed for the Mass.
Celebrating Mass here makes you feel you're not just in a Church, but in the House of our Lord attentively listening to the Gospel, and having everything you needed in your very own place.
We are fortunate to experience celebrating Mass here during this year's Holy Week.
And It was overwhelming knowing that wherever you are in the world, many Catholics still observe The Holy Week. :)
Written May 27, 2012
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Laurence771
Rotherwick, UK663 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Made a visit to St Andrew’s Cathedral in Singapore City whilst visiting, the Cathedral has a lot of British history attached to it as it served as a field hospital during the Second World War. There are several plaques remembering the various regiments that fought the Japanese in what was a very cruel and hard fought war.
The Cathedral is a landmark really worthwhile visiting whilst in Singapore.
Very enjoyable and peaceful Cathedral.
The Cathedral is a landmark really worthwhile visiting whilst in Singapore.
Very enjoyable and peaceful Cathedral.
Written October 13, 2019
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Sarah C
Dallas, TX588 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
Pretty inside but nothing amazing and nothing compared to the master pieces in Europe. Had some pretty closed-minded propaganda against Evolution at their welcome center that we found amusing.
Written April 13, 2013
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Peter S
Rome, Italy4,541 contributions
Sep 2019
St. Andrew’s Cathedral, 11 St. Andrew’s Road, Singapore
Two years since we were last in Singapore and, as usual, we always take time out to explore and appreciate St Andrew’s Cathedral - this most iconic of colonial buildings. Walk around the outside and note the contrast between the tower/steeple and the angular shape of the roof line with the modern buildings that make up a typical skyscape in Singapore 2019. The steeple rises 63m - modern buildings will be >3x higher with little in the way of the precise slender elegance typical of the Gothic Cathedral.
This thing then about the historical context of a building that dates from the mid-1850s and now surrounded on two sides by tower block architecture. The Cathedral was further compromised at the time of our visit by the safety structures left over from the Singapore Grand Prix F1 race held Sunday 22 September this year (and won by Vettel/Ferrari). Six days later teams of workers/trucks were still dismantling the barriers, seats and electrical networks along St. Andrew’s Road that separates the Cathedral from the open playing field/area (called the ‘Padang’ – Malay for ‘field’) opposite.
The location of the Cathedral on what was once the shoreline of the original island has provided sky, space and openness that would still be recognized by the original builders - excepting the distant high-rise buildings around Marina Bay. Imagine … 150 years later and the imposition of the Marina Bay Sands Building – towers and boat/bridge (and another tower in the offing) – on an original skyline which once would have been simply foreshore and open sea.
So, St. Andrew’s beckons and not simply because it represents the House of God for Anglican Christian communities in the island, but for the pleasure of those seeking tranquillity, space, a quiet place to sit/contemplate and, equally, to appreciate the foresight and determination of the original colonial administrators with the imposition of their faith so far from the home country. The Anglican proportion of the estimated 20% of modern Singapore that follows the Christian faith will see the Cathedral as a natural spiritual home.
Walking into the city centre along Beach Road that morning and heading for the National Gallery it was easy to slip into the Cathedral – it was just next door. Enter at the side. There was a scattering of people quietly seated; others were walking the aisles. A Harvest Festival celebration was in planning with a number of women decorating the Cathedral with all manner of flower/fruit/vegetable bouquets – finely decorative but with those hidden (but well understood) messages of food security - reminding congregation and visitors alike that of the order 800M people worldwide remain food insecure each year.
The foundation of the original Anglican church dates from the time of Sir Stamford Raffles – he is recorded as having chosen the site in 1823; 12 years later the foundation stone was laid. The church was named in honour of the patron saint of Scotland in recognition of the role of the local Scottish community with raising funds to build it. By 1837 the church was operational but it lasted just 15 years before being declared structurally unsafe. The St. Andrew’s Church that replaced it was declared a cathedral in 1870 and, presumably, will celebrate its 150th year anniversary in 2020.
Make a circuit of the interior, stand in front of the East window and appreciate the colours - the play of light filtered by the intricate patterns. Then shift to the West Gate and the glass inserts above the Cathedral’s main entrance that celebrate the four gospel writers. The windows are dedicated to the original designer of the church: Colonel R. MacPherson, who died in 1869 seven years after his church was consecrated. He is buried in Old Bukit Timah Cemetery Singapore and lies just 13 km from the Cathedral. Celebrate people of history who leave their heritage/skills/beliefs for those of us who follow.
Peter Steele
21 October 2019
Two years since we were last in Singapore and, as usual, we always take time out to explore and appreciate St Andrew’s Cathedral - this most iconic of colonial buildings. Walk around the outside and note the contrast between the tower/steeple and the angular shape of the roof line with the modern buildings that make up a typical skyscape in Singapore 2019. The steeple rises 63m - modern buildings will be >3x higher with little in the way of the precise slender elegance typical of the Gothic Cathedral.
This thing then about the historical context of a building that dates from the mid-1850s and now surrounded on two sides by tower block architecture. The Cathedral was further compromised at the time of our visit by the safety structures left over from the Singapore Grand Prix F1 race held Sunday 22 September this year (and won by Vettel/Ferrari). Six days later teams of workers/trucks were still dismantling the barriers, seats and electrical networks along St. Andrew’s Road that separates the Cathedral from the open playing field/area (called the ‘Padang’ – Malay for ‘field’) opposite.
The location of the Cathedral on what was once the shoreline of the original island has provided sky, space and openness that would still be recognized by the original builders - excepting the distant high-rise buildings around Marina Bay. Imagine … 150 years later and the imposition of the Marina Bay Sands Building – towers and boat/bridge (and another tower in the offing) – on an original skyline which once would have been simply foreshore and open sea.
So, St. Andrew’s beckons and not simply because it represents the House of God for Anglican Christian communities in the island, but for the pleasure of those seeking tranquillity, space, a quiet place to sit/contemplate and, equally, to appreciate the foresight and determination of the original colonial administrators with the imposition of their faith so far from the home country. The Anglican proportion of the estimated 20% of modern Singapore that follows the Christian faith will see the Cathedral as a natural spiritual home.
Walking into the city centre along Beach Road that morning and heading for the National Gallery it was easy to slip into the Cathedral – it was just next door. Enter at the side. There was a scattering of people quietly seated; others were walking the aisles. A Harvest Festival celebration was in planning with a number of women decorating the Cathedral with all manner of flower/fruit/vegetable bouquets – finely decorative but with those hidden (but well understood) messages of food security - reminding congregation and visitors alike that of the order 800M people worldwide remain food insecure each year.
The foundation of the original Anglican church dates from the time of Sir Stamford Raffles – he is recorded as having chosen the site in 1823; 12 years later the foundation stone was laid. The church was named in honour of the patron saint of Scotland in recognition of the role of the local Scottish community with raising funds to build it. By 1837 the church was operational but it lasted just 15 years before being declared structurally unsafe. The St. Andrew’s Church that replaced it was declared a cathedral in 1870 and, presumably, will celebrate its 150th year anniversary in 2020.
Make a circuit of the interior, stand in front of the East window and appreciate the colours - the play of light filtered by the intricate patterns. Then shift to the West Gate and the glass inserts above the Cathedral’s main entrance that celebrate the four gospel writers. The windows are dedicated to the original designer of the church: Colonel R. MacPherson, who died in 1869 seven years after his church was consecrated. He is buried in Old Bukit Timah Cemetery Singapore and lies just 13 km from the Cathedral. Celebrate people of history who leave their heritage/skills/beliefs for those of us who follow.
Peter Steele
21 October 2019
Written October 21, 2019
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Alan Ang
Singapore, Singapore42 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
Not large or grand by European’s standard, the national monument stood at the crossroads of Singapore and witness many a historical moments of Singapore’s history since its inception in 1861. Visitors are welcome to take a break at the cafe or sit in the silent hall of the Nave to reflect and pray. Service are open to visitors of from all creeds and races.
Written August 11, 2019
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pinoytraveller2
Luzon, Philippines15,100 contributions
Nov 2015 • Solo
This review is quite late. During one of my trips to Singapore I had the opportunity to hear mass at St. Andrew's Cathedral which attracts a huge crowd of Catholic devotees.
Written October 13, 2016
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hello tripadvisor member need your help to inform 7 apr Good Friday mass at catholic church singapore
Written March 31, 2023
I need information for Christmas Eve Mass on 24 Dec, or Christmas Mass on 25 Dec. Thank you.
Written December 14, 2018
St Andrews Cathedral tonight 7.30 pm - candle light service - Sunday 16 December
9 am on 23 December - a play at the Cathedral New Sanctuary
Sunday 7 am - Holy Communion
Sunday 8 am - sung Eucharist
Sunday 9 am - Contemporary service in New Sanctuary
Sunday 9.30 am service in Mandarin
Sunday 11.15 am Sung Eucharist
Sundary 11.15 Mandarin service in New Sanctuary
Sunday 2.30 pm Indonesian service in South Transept Hall
You can ring St Andrews Cathedral on +65 6337 6104
you can also contact them at infoATcathedralSTOPorgSTOPsg
I hope you can understand this email address - just put the symbol for AT and a full stop where I have written STOP
Written December 15, 2018
How to get to the hop on bus hub at the suntec from city hall? Can anyone help?
Written August 1, 2018
Hi, sorry not too sure but everything is pretty close to that main part of the City !
Written August 1, 2018
Contemporary
New Sanctuary
English
Holy Communion served on the first and third Saturday of the Month. There is a special Citykids programme for children. (Service Pastor: Revd Freddy Lim)
Sunday
7:00am
Book of Common Prayer
Nave (Old Sanctuary)
English
Holy Communion is served every Sunday. Praise Worship starts at 6.40 am. Breakfast refreshments is served after. (Service Pastor: Deaconess June Tan)
Sunday
8:00am
Sung Eucharist
Nave (Old Sanctuary)
English
Sunday School for children. Breakfast refreshments is served after the Service. (Service Pastor: Revd Peter Cook)
Sunday
9:00am
Contemporary
New Sanctuary
English
Holy Communion is served on 1st and 3rd Sundays of the Month. Creche facilities provided for infants/toddlers and Sunday School classes for children. (Service Pastor: Deaconess Bessie)
Sunday
9:30am
Liturgical
Nave (Old Sanctuary)
Mandarin
1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday Holy Communion. (Priest-in-Charge - Canon Titus Chung)
Sunday
11:15am
Sung Eucharist
Nave (Old Sanctuary)
English
Concurrent Sunday School for children. (Service Pastor: Revd Peter Cook)
Sunday
11:15am
Contemporary
New Sanctuary
Mandarin
1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday Holy Communion (Priest-in-Charge - Canon Titus Chung)
Sunday
11:30am
Contemporary
Prayer Halls
English
A modern service for young people to express their faith and spirituality. Refreshments available outside the Prayer Halls at about 11 am. Service Pastor: Ps Hali
Sunday
2:00pm
Holy Communion
New Sanctuary
Myanmar
Holy Communion Service with contemporary worship. Refreshments is served after Service. (Service Pastor: Revd Moses Htaw)
Sunday
2:30pm
Contemporary
North Transept
Filipino
Service in Tagalog and English. Refreshments served after Service. (Service Pastor: Joyce Carino)
Sunday
2:30pm
Liturgical
Nave (Old Sanctuary)
Cantonese
1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday Holy Communion (Priest-in-Charge - Revd David Wong)
Sunday
2:30pm
Contemporary
South Transept Hall
Indonesian
Service in Bahasa Indonesian. (Service Pastor: Victor Effendi)
Sunday
4:30pm
Contemporary
Prayer Halls
Hokkien
Service is conducted in Hokkien. (Service Pastor: Revd Freddy Lim)
Sunday
5:00pm
Evensong/Holy Communion
Nave (Old Sanctuary)
English
Evensong and Holy Communion on alternate weeks. (Service Pastor: Deaconess June Tan)
Sunday
5:00pm
Contemporary
New Sanctuary
Mandarin
1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday Holy Communion (Priest-in-Charge - Revd An Yuejin)
Written January 23, 2017
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