Now since Narcissus had withdrawn, and it was in no way known where he might be, those who presided over the neighbouring churches resolved to proceed to the ordination of another bishop. His name was Dius; and when he had presided not a long time, Germanion succeeded him, and him Gordius. In his time Narcissus, appearing again from somewhere as if by a return to life, was once more summoned by the brethren to the presidency, since all admired him still more greatly—both on account of his withdrawal and his philosophic life, and above all because of the vindication of which he had been counted worthy from God.