Event Factoid
https://spear-prosop.org/817-16Event Factoid:
John confronted Theodora about the
corrupt bishops and the persecution of Christians. Theodora, angry,
sought to punish the jealous bishops, but relented after John interceded on
their behalf. She commanded John to cease his
ordinations, something he was glad to do due to a growing illness.
Sources:
- "Lives of the Eastern Saints II." Patrologia Orientalis vol. 18.4 (1924)., p: 534.