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.
George Metallinos, ku nga xidyondzi xa Orthodox ya Magriki, u vule leswaku hi nguva leyi "swikolo leswinene a swi kala" ngopfu naswona "vanhu vo tala a va nga dyondzekanga," ku katsa ni vafundhisi.