The end of May marked an important milestone for two educational institutions maintained by the Hungarian Unitarian Church: the Berde Mózes Unitarian High School in Székelykeresztúr (Cristuru Secuiesc) and the János Zsigmond Unitarian College in Kolozsvár (Cluj-Napoca). Graduation ceremonies brought together students, teachers, families, church leaders, and invited guests to celebrate the achievements of the graduating classes and to bid them farewell as they begin a new chapter in their lives.
At the Berde Mózes Unitarian High School, the 2026 ceremony held special significance, as it marked the graduation of the thirtieth senior class since the reopening of the institution in its modern form. Forty-eight students completed their studies and took part in a celebration that combined long-standing school traditions with expressions of gratitude, faith, and community. The event included worship, musical performances, the presentation of awards recognizing academic excellence and community service, and the symbolic passing of traditions to younger students.
Two days later, the János Zsigmond Unitarian College held its graduation ceremony in the Unitarian church of downtown Kolozsvár (Cluj-Napoca). The program featured worship, music, poetry, and the presentation of academic and community awards. One of the most memorable moments was the graduates’ gesture of appreciation toward their teachers and school leaders through the presentation of ginkgo saplings, symbols of perseverance, wisdom, hope, and continuity between generations.
Both ceremonies were attended by Bishop István Kovács of the Hungarian Unitarian Church, who emphasized the importance of faith, community, responsibility, and service. The celebrations also highlighted the enduring educational mission of the Hungarian Unitarian Church, which has played a significant role in the intellectual and cultural life of Transylvania for centuries.
As another generation of students leaves these historic institutions, the graduates carry with them not only academic knowledge but also the values of community, responsibility, and lifelong learning that have long characterized Unitarian education in Transylvania.