He was released upon the dethronement of the Emperor Michael V .
Saga sources suggest he was the one sent to blind the Emperor when he and his uncle fled to the church of Studion Monastery and clung to the altar .
He was released upon the dethronement of the Emperor Michael V , and saga sources suggest he was the one sent to blind the Emperor when he and his uncle fled to the church of Studion Monastery and clung to the altar .