A new prayer space for the students of a technological high school in Arad was consecratedtranslated

A new prayer space for the students of the "ASTRA" Technological High School in Arad was consecrated on Thursday. The religion cabinet has Saint Hierarch Nicolae as its spiritual protector.

The consecration service was performed by a council of clerics from the Archdiocese of Arad, which included Arch. conf. Teofan Mada, exarch of the monasteries in the diocese, Fr. Silviu-Nicolae Faur, administrative-ecclesiastical adviser, Fr. Petru Ursulescu, from Micălaca Nouă-Pasaj Parish, and Fr. Vasile Cucu, from Grădiște II Parish, which surrounds the educational unit.

The demonstration was attended by representatives of the management of ASTRA Vagoane Călători S.A., teachers and students of the Technological High School "ASTRA" Arad.

The arrangement of the religion cabinet began in October 2025, at the initiative of the teaching staff. The painting, made in Byzantine style by the artist Aneta Beatrice Filip, was completed in July 2026, with the financial support of the patronage and management of ASTRA Vagoane Călători S.A.

Painting of the cabinet of religion One of the large scenes represents the Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by children and is accompanied by the verse: "Let the children come to Me and do not stop them,...