Bishop Ioannes sent a deacon , Rufinus , with a letter to Pope Hormisdas , reaffirming their steadfastness in the Orthodox faith .
In 516 , all eight bishops of Vetus Epirus held a synod and elected Ioannes as successor to the martyred Bishop Alcison .
Bishop Ioannes sent a deacon , Rufinus , with a letter to Pope Hormisdas , reaffirming bishops ' steadfastness in the Orthodox faith .
In 516 , all eight bishops of Vetus Epirus held a synod and elected Ioannes as successor to the martyred Bishop Alcison .