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Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour

Bedok

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  1. 1Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour

    Welcome, esteemed visitors, to the hallowed grounds of the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, an architectural and spiritual marvel that reached completion in the year nineteen sixty-one. As we embark upon this…

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  2. 2The Nave and the Congregation

    Stepping fully into the main body of the church, known formally as the nave, one is immediately enveloped by the vast, open expanse designed to accommodate the gathered faithful. The nave is the architectural embodiment of the…

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  3. 3The Sanctuary and the Altar

    As our gaze naturally travels forward from the nave, we arrive at the sanctuary, the most sacred precinct within the church architecture. This elevated platform serves as the focal point of all liturgical action, a physical…

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  4. 4The Tabernacle and the Ambry

    Moving slightly adjacent within the sanctuary space, we encounter the tabernacle, a remarkably secure and ornately decorated receptacle that holds the utmost significance in Catholic worship. The tabernacle serves as the dwelling…

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  5. 5The Sacraments of Initiation and Reconciliation

    Our journey through the architectural symbolism of the church brings us to the baptismal font, a crucial receptacle that marks the entryway into the Christian life. The sacrament of baptism in the Catholic tradition can be…

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  6. 6Visual Theology: Stained Glass and Stations of the Cross

    As we traverse the perimeter of the nave, our visual field is captivated by two magnificent forms of traditional ecclesiastical artistry: the stations of the cross and the resplendent stained-glass windows. Mounted symmetrically…

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  7. 7The Icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour

    Positioned reverently at the back of our church is the namesake and spiritual focal point of the parish: the magnificent icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour. The inspiration for this deeply venerated image derives from a…

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  8. 8Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour

    Our comprehensive tour concludes in the sacristy, a highly restricted preparation room situated adjacent to the sanctuary. This vital space is where the clergy and lay ministers meticulously prepare themselves, both physically…

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What is Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour?

Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour is a place in Bedok with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationBedok
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates1.3207, 103.9187
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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