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.
Kreeka õigeusu õpetlase Geórgios Metallinóse sõnul iseloomustas seda ajajärku „sobilike koolide puudus ” ning„ suurema osa rahva harimatus ”, mis puudutas ka vaimulikke.