His conversion was remarkable, and so was his subsequent life.

He was for some years an efficient helper at Salonica among the Jews, and ever after that, he was a successful assistant of Dr.Dwight in Constantinople.
Eminently wise to win souls to Christ, it is believed that many, among the different races in Turkey, will rise up and call him blessed.

The first Turkish convert who became a preacher, received his first impressions from Bedros at Salonica.

Years later, the missionaries learned that the origin of an interesting work of grace among the Greeks of Cassandra, in that region, was traceable to him.
Though suffering from bodily infirmity in the later years of his life, his labors were unceasing for the salvation of souls, and for the edification of the church.

He was noted for his humility and self-denial, and his piety was a steady glow of light.