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Parish of Christ Church: Testament of faith and resilience

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

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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.

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Cheryl Teh

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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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