According to Greek Orthodox scholar George Metallinos, that period was marked by “a shortage of suitable schools ” and by“ a lack of education among most of the people, ” including even the clergy.
Menurut pakar Ortodoks Yunani bernama George Metallinos, zaman itu dicirikan dengan ” kurangnya sekolah yang baik ” dan ” kurangnya pendidikan di kalangan sebagian besar masyarakat ”, bahkan di kalangan pemimpin agama.