[1] As a member of the Robber Council of 449 Stephen signed all its resolutions and declared Eutyches orthodox.
[4] Stephen was closely examined on his role at the Council of Ephesus and asked to provide records of the discussions there.
He replied that he signed the Council document under duress and that records were not preserved.
Bassianus and Stephen were then both retired on a pension with episcopal dignity and an annual maintenance of 200 gold pieces, the council having found the behavior of both bishops unworthy of their seat.
[5] The origin of the story of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus is still an open question.