Bishop Nestor blessed the restored headquarters of the ASE Deva branch, at the opening of the new academic yeartranslated

Bishop Nestor of Deva and Hunedoara blessed on Wednesday the restored premises of the Deva Territorial Center of the Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies (ASE), on the occasion of the opening of the new academic year 2026-2027.

The building, classified as a historical monument and located in the old center of the municipality, was rehabilitated after almost three years of works.

Nicolae Istudor, rector of ASE Bucharest, representatives of the local and county public administration, members of the management of the higher education institution, teaching staff and students participated in the opening ceremony.

The building restored to university life The restored headquarters of the Deva Territorial Center of the Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies (ASE). Photo credit: Diocese of Deva and Hunedoara The restoration work carried out allowed the building to be used as an educational space, in which new spaces were arranged: five lecture halls, rooms dedicated to university activities, a doctor's office and accommodation for teaching staff.

"Through this investment, ASE brought a heritage building back to life and returned it to a natural function: that of a space for education, meeting and life...