Pope Victor attempted to cut off from the common unity Polycrates and others for taking this stance, but later reversed his decision after Irenaeus and others interceded.
Paus Viktor berusaha untuk memotong, dari persatuan umum, Polikrates dan lain-lain karena mengambil sikap ini, tetapi kemudian membalikkan keputusannya setelah Ireneus dan lain-lain menengahi.