thomas of eccleston, (who was not a supporter of elias of cortona), reported that at the 1230 general chapter supporters of elias, who had previously served as vicar general, broke in and disrupted the proceedings. before the general chapter of 1239, a number of influential friars met to discuss reform. the chapter was held in rome, convened and presided over by pope gregory ix. haymo of faversham spoke out against elias.