Parish of Christ Church: Testament of faith and resilience

Tamil Christians rallied to repair Christ Church when bombs hit it in 1942

Above: Christ Church has been a landmark at the junction of Keng Lee and Dorset roads since it was built in 1941. Left: Vicar Steven Asirvatham said the community made sacrifices to make sure the church was built.
Christ Church has been a landmark at the junction of Keng Lee and Dorset roads since it was built in 1941. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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Situated at the intersection of Keng Lee and Dorset roads, the Parish of Christ Church has been a permanent fixture since 1941.

Since then, its surroundings have been swept up in a whirlpool of change. In 1997, the KK Women's and Children's Hospital moved to its current site just across the road from the church.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 08, 2019, with the headline Parish of Christ Church: Testament of faith and resilience. Subscribe