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The persecution reached Mare, Bishop of Amida in Mesopotamia and he chose exile over the synod of Chalcedon. He went into exile in Petra with Sergius, Stephen, and Thomas. See factoid page
Mare sent Stephen to the Royal City to ask for relief from their distress in Petra. Stephen appealed to Theodora. She appealed to her husband Justinian. He appealed to his uncle, Justin I who stated that Mare could come to Alexandria. See factoid page
Residence:
Mare resided in Petra after the exile. See factoid page
After the exile, Stephen resided in Petra. See factoid page
After the exile, Thomas resided in Petra. See factoid page
After the exile, Sergius resided in Petra. See factoid page