The New York Landmarks Conservancy on Monday said two Brooklyn historic religious properties were awarded a Sacred Sites Grant to help with restoration costs.

The nonprofit awarded a total of $244,500 to 15 historic religious properties throughout New York state, which includes $20,000 to Ninth Tabernacle Beth El in East New York, to help replace three pairs of entrance doors, and $15,000 to St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Bay Ridge to retore its doors.

“Religious buildings are important because they tell us about history, architectural development, beauty and hold so many communal memories,” said Peg Breen, president of the New York Landmarks Conservancy. “But congregations, including these recent grant recipients, also serve an important role today by providing their communiti

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