Vigilius was chosen by Pope Boniface II as his successor, but the opposition to such a procedure led Boniface in the following year to withdraw his designation of a successor and to burn the decree respecting it.
Vigilius was chosen by Pope Boniface II as his successor, and presented to the clergy assembled in St. Peter's. The opposition to such a procedure led Boniface in the following year to withdraw his designation of a successor and to burn the Decree respecting it.