He might have replaced Innocentius , a temporary exarch appointed between 598 and 600 .
According to Patriarch Nikephoros , Heraclius the Elder had been appointed to the position by Maurice prior to the latter 's deposition and death in 602 .
Heraclius the Elder might have replaced Innocentius , a temporary exarch appointed between 598 and 600 .
According to Patriarch Nikephoros , Heraclius the Elder had been appointed to the position by Maurice prior to the latter 's deposition and death in 602 .