On the contrary, there is evidence that refugees from Dardania, Dacia and Pannonia sought protection in Thessalonica only under his successor, Heraclius (610–641).
Sebaliknya, ada bukti bahwa pengungsi dari Dardania, Dacia dan Panonia mencari perlindungan di Tesalonika hanya di bawah penggantinya, Heraklius (610-641).