The village of Asheta extended below him for a mile and a half, with numerous plats of grain and vegetables interspersed, the whole diversified with shade trees of various kinds.

A short distance above the village was a deep ravine, from which the snow never disappeared.

The spot selected for the mission house, was on the summit of a hill, near the centre of the village.
Soon after the arrival of Mr.Hinsdale, the papal bishop of Elkosh and an Italian priest found their way to Asheta.

They stated to the Patriarch, that many boxes of presents were on their way from Diarbekir, and requested permission to remain till they arrived.

The following Sabbath the Patriarch, with Mar Yusuf and several priests, held a public discussion with them on the prominent errors of the Papacy.