Founded In The Early 1800s
Neighborhood: Colonial District
Nearest Train: Bugis
Phone: +65 6736 2000
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The St Joseph's Church was founded by Francisco de Silva Male in the early 1800s. After the first church was pulled down in 1906, plans were made to build a new one on the existing site. This led to the completion of the St Joseph's Church in 1912. Capped by a dome, the central octagonal tower is flanked by two smaller towers. Every Good Friday, the church and courtyard are filled with so many worshippers that some have to settle for the balconies of nearby apartment blocks. If you are present on this day, you may even catch a religious procession commemorating Christ's crucifixion.
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Good FridayApr 1st, 2010 to Apr 15th, 2010
On Good Friday, Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ with special prayer services held at churches all over Singapore. A moving candlelit procession bearing the figure of the crucified Christ takes place at St Joseph's Church along Victoria Street. This church was built in the early part of the twentieth century to replace an earlier church erected by the Portuguese mission to Singapore. Be a part of it, and let the pray for the peace of the Lord.
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Beautiful Memories
Want cannot dislike history because its truth. St Joseph holds beautiful memories for me ( especial...
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