He studied at Abrud, Alba Iulia and Blaj, where he prepared for the priesthood in the diocesan seminary. On November 8, 1814, he married Ana Aron of Bistra, and on December 6 of the same year he was made a priest.
He received his education at Abrud, Alba Iulia, and Blaj, where he prepared for the priesthood in the diocesan seminary. He then married Ana Aron of Bistra on November 8, 1814, and was ordained as a priest on December 6th of that year.