However, “this rash and bold act of his was ill resented by all wise and sober men of his own party, several of whom wrote sharply to him, advising him... to preserve charity, unity, and peace. ” ​ — Bingham’s Antiquities of the Christian Church, Book 20, chapter 5.
Siiski „ei leidnud tema tormakas ja jultunud tegu soodsat vastukaja tema enda pooldajaskonna tarkade ja ausate meeste poolt, kellest mitmed talle teravalt vastu kirjutasid, soovitades tal... säilitada armastus, ühtsus ja rahu ”. — Binghami Antiquities of the Christian Church, 20. raamat, 5. peatükk.