The opposition was increased by an ex-patriarch of the Armenians then residing at Smyrna, who was a personal enemy of Dionysius, and took part in these proceedings.

The Pasha had acted under misapprehension, and revoked his order, on hearing the explanations of the American consul; but it was thought best for the bishop to return to his former home at Beirut.
The Armenians were found to be well supplied with spelling-books, reading-books, arithmetics, and grammars in the modern language, also with works on geometry and trigonometry.

There was, therefore, much less preparatory work to be done for them in the way of education, than was supposed.

A geography was needed, and the part relating to ancient Armenia was prepared by Peshtimaljian.

A high school for the Armenians was opened at Pera in October, 1834, under the superintendence of Mr.Paspati, a native of Scio, who had been educated in America, and was regarded as well fitted for the post.
The next year, however, he went to Paris to study medicine, and Hohannes was appointed his successor.