Church historian Hans von Campenhausen describes him as “dogmatic, violent, and cunning, permeated by the greatness of his calling and the dignity of his office, ” and adds that“ he never considered anything as right unless it was useful to him in the furtherance of his power and authority...
Hans fon Kampenhauzeni, historian i kishës, e përshkruan atë si një person « dogmatik, i dhunshëm dhe dinak, i pushtuar nga madhështia e profesionit të tij dhe nga dinjiteti i pozitës që kishte ».