Yet they were entirely accessible to the Protestant missionary, and were more Scriptural in their doctrines and ritual, with far less of bigotry, than any other Oriental sect; so much so, indeed, that the Nestorians were sometimes called the "Protestants of Asia." Mr.Perkins wisely determined upon acquiring a knowledge of the Syriac before going to reside among them.

To obtain a teacher, he visited Oroomiah in October, accompanied by the Rev.Mr.Haas, of the Basle Missionary Society, then residing at Tabriz.

The manner in which he was everywhere received by the Nestorians was exceedingly encouraging, and he obtained the services of Mar Yohannan, one of their most intelligent bishops, as a teacher, who brought with him a young priest, scarcely less promising than the bishop himself.
Asahel Grant, M.D., and wife, left Trebizond for Persia September 17, 1835, accompanied by Rev.James L.Merrick, who was to commence a mission to the Mohammedans of Persia.

Mr.Perkins met them at Erzroom, to assist on their journey through the inhospitable region of the Koords.
The province called Oroomiah is situated in the northwestern part of modern Persia.

It is the northwestern part of ancient Media.