St George's Church, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Riblit
N 05° 25.218 E 100° 20.252
47N E 648186 N 599287
The oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia
Waymark Code: WMAFA2
Location: Malaysia
Date Posted: 01/08/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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St. George's Church - Georgetown, Penang

St George's Anglican church was completed in 1818 and is the oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia. It was designed by Captian Robert Smith, a military engineer. Smith also painted oils of early Penang, these can be seen in the Penang State Museum.

The church was built with convict labour during Colonal John Bannerman's term as governor of Penang. Bannerman's daughter, Janet, married W. Phillips in the first marrriage to be celebrated in the church.

St Georges

When first built the church had a flat roof, the current pitched roof was added in 1864.

Greek Temple

The Greek style temple in front of the church is dedicated to Francis Light, the British founder of Georgetown.

 

On 6 July 2007, the church was declared one the 50 National Treasures of Malaysia by the Malaysian government.

 

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1818

Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Anglican

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 8:30 AM

Street address of Church:
1 Lebuh Farquhar
Georgetown, Malaysia


If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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