Early Benefactors to St Peter and Paul

One of the early designs of the church are donated to the early benefactors. One such name was Low Kok Chiang. He is a prominent giver and features in St Peter and Paul. His company was Kiam Hoa Heng. This could explain the Thai influence of lotus in the church. He was a philantrophist, giving much to the church. Initially he had donated to St Joseph Institute, the first Catholic boys School. Later he assisted to build the St Peter and Paul church. Hi last contribution was to sacred heart, one year before he died. The architecture which features many lotus is a sign of Thai influence(previously Thailand was known as Siam)s could explain the reminiscent Thai architecture of the church in a mixture with French Gothic design. Mr Low donated three large stained glass to St Peter and Paul. Evidently the important feature is the central stin glass which is Our Lady of Lourdes, to the right and left are St Peter and St Paul. The other benefactor is Chan Teck Hee. He built eleven houses on the adjoining site of St Peter and Paul in 1897 and donated it to the aged, the widows and the cathechists. His name is also featured on the stained glasses in St Peter and Paul. http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/singfreepressb19300910.2.47.aspx http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low_Kiok_Chiang https://thelongnwindingroad.wordpress.com/tag/church-of-sts-peter-and-paul-building-fund/