These beliefs were in similar accordance to the beliefs of Hominus. This furthered Sergius' formula in realms of both Chalcedonian and Monophysite practice.[22] It can be argued that Hominus did not quite understand the point of Sergius' formula, but it is accepted that he supported it regardless.[23] Still, the Ecthesis was not well received by all Chalcedonians; Sophronius viewed it poorly, to the point that he published a decree against it.[24] Emperor Heraclius too was hesitant to sign off on Sergious' work.