On Monday, Archbishop Irineu of Alba Iulia blessed the new “Clopoțel” Kindergarten, a preschool education institution built under the archdiocese’s care between 2022 and 2025 and set to open in the autumn of 2025.
His Eminence highlighted the Church’s ongoing care for children and their families, describing the project as educational and missionary.
“Through this educational and missionary effort, we aim to promote moral principles in the early education of future generations and to stand close to young Christian families.”
“Referring to the importance of children in our lives, Christ Himself urges us to imitate them in purity of heart and soul. In doing so, we gain spiritual beauty. As Saint John of Kronstadt said: Flowers are only symbols of beauty, but the soul of a child is living divine beauty,” said Archbishop Irineu.
Modern Facilities and Spiritual Care
The kindergarten is equipped with:
- Modern classrooms
- A dining hall meeting sanitary and hygiene standards
- Comfortable nap rooms
- A prayer chapel
- A medical office
- A large, well-equipped outdoor playground
Children will benefit from time spent outdoors in a safe and nurturing environment.
Local Authorities in Attendance
The blessing ceremony was attended by:
- Nicolae Albu, Prefect of Alba County
- Gabriel Pleșa, Mayor of Alba Iulia
- Marius Hațegan, Vice President of Alba County Council
- Prof. Cornel Sandu, General School Inspector of Alba County
Enrollment Details
Enrollment for the 2025–2026 school year began on Monday, May 26, and will end on June 15, 2025.
Photo: Alba Iulia Archdiocese
