These views put him at odds with many influential people, but while Bisterfeld was at the College in Gyulafehérvár, Apáczai's position there was safe. However, Bisterfeld died in 1655 and following this Basirius became head of the College. Basirius informed Prince György Rákóczi II that Apáczai's teaching was having an evil influence and must be stopped.
Ang mga views ilagay siya sa mga tira sa maraming mga maimpluwensiya ng mga tao, ngunit habang Bisterfeld ay sa College sa Gyulafehérvár, Apáczai posisyon doon ay ligtas. Gayunman, Bisterfeld namatay sa 1,655 at this Basirius mga sumusunod na mga naging pinuno ng College. Basirius kaalaman Prince György Rákóczi II na Apáczai ng pagtuturo ay ang pagkakaroon ng masamang impluwensya at kailangang tumigil.