Many historians, however, downplay the significance of this document, saying that it was just a routine official letter and not a major imperial document signaling a change of policy toward Christianity.
Ent paljud ajaloolased vähendavad selle dokumendi tähtsust, öeldes, et see oli vaid tavapärane ametikiri, mitte mingi mõjukas keiserlik dokument, mis tähistas kristlusevastase suhtumise muutust.