Then Vigilius set out to return to Rome, but died on his way at Syracuse in the beginning of 555.
Vigilius agreed, and Theodora worked for the interests of her favourite by means of Antonina, wife of Belisarius.
In the intrigue of Theodora with Vigilius, Mennas took no part.
In the train of Agapetus at Constantinople was the ambitious deacon Vigilius.
Pope Vigilius (547–554) was humiliated and deposed by Justinian and died in exile.