Procopius clarifies that only following her death was Justinian able to arrange his betrothal and marriage to Theodora .
Procopius implies that Euphemia opposed the marriage of her nephew to Theodora as she was opposed to the supposed vice of her prospective niece - in - law .
Procopius clarifies that only following Euphemia 's death was Justinian able to arrange his betrothal and marriage Theodora Theodora .
Procopius implies that Euphemia opposed the marriage of her nephew to Theodora as she was opposed to the supposed vice of her prospective niece - in - law .