Manhattan churches, shrine participate in '12th annual Sacred Sites Open House'

Jesuits reportedly led two of the four religious buildings, including St. Ignatius Loyola and St. Francis Xavier. (Frederick Wallace from Unsplash)

Three Manhattan churches and one shrine have recently participated in the '12th annual Sacred Sites Open House' event.

'12th Annual Sacred Sites Open House' Event

In an article from the Catholic New York, the New York Landmarks Conservancy had organized the '12th annual Sacred Sites Open House' that was reportedly participated by various churches and shrines in Manhattan.

Accordingly, the '12th annual Sacred Sites Open House' event aimed to celebrate the architecture, art, and history of the buildings in New York City.

The following churches located in Manhattan are the churches that participated in the event, as reported.

St. Mary
St. Ignatius Loyola
St. Francis Xavier
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine

Jesuits reportedly led two of the four religious buildings, including St. Ignatius Loyola and St. Francis Xavier.

Ann Friedman, director of the Sacred Sites Program, reportedly said that it was a great experience to know the history, architecture, and arts of the buildings in the city.

The director added that they acknowledged the religious buildings as they give a significant history and a story to tell to the people in the community, as reported.

The '12th annual Sacred Sites Open House' celebration was reportedly a success after seeing the reactions and positivity of the people who participated in the event.

About Sacred Sites Open House

According to its website, the Sacred Sites Open House is one of the programs of The New York Landmarks Conservancy that reportedly invites all the congregations in the state to open their worship homes to the public.

The program aims to promote the church's art, architecture, and history of the religious buildings, as reported.

Also, the Sacred Sites Open House reportedly believes that through the event, they are promoting and inspiring the people in the community to see the history of religious places.

Moreover, the program aims to attract the tourists of the community to tour around and see the art and the architecture of the sacred places in New York.

Additionally, it is an event that can spread the programs and services they are offering to the community, as reported.

About New York Landmarks Conservancy

Based on its website, the New York Landmarks Conservancy is an organization that helps to build, regardless of size and category, to preserve its natural heritage.

It reportedly provides programs and services to cater to the needs of the institutions to protect their architecture and character.

Accordingly, the New York Landmarks Conservancy is known for fighting for the rights of the community by following the preservation laws and policies, as reported.

They are helping the community develop the quality of life of the people in the community through forming and helping them in planning and development decisions.

Also, they are awarding loans and grants to the institutions to be acknowledged as the most recognized organization in New York that helps them to preserve the city's landmarks, as reported.

The following are the programs that are funded by the New York Landmarks Conservancy: