| abstract | - Neboulos was the ecumenical Patriarch of Videssos early in the rule of Maleinos II. When a synod named Rhavas the prelate of Skopentzana, he was dissatisfied, viewing it as being sent into exile. Finally, Neboulos met with him to convince him it was a opportunity rather than a punishment. Neboulos pointed out that it would give him a chance to demonstrate the ability to administer a major temple of Phos, an appointment much more difficult to obtain in Videssos the city. Rhavas grew thoughtful, considering this. Neboulos then pointed out how elderly he himself was and that while he did not know who would succeed him, he thought it likely that Rhavas, with his blood-ties to Maleinos, would succeed his successor. Rhavas had only wanted to be a scholar and theologian of Phos and had not sought high office in the church but acknowledged this new possibility. He then agreed to be sent to Skopentzana. A few years later, Neboulos died of old age and was succeeded by Kameniates.
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