When Nikephoros (III) Botaneiates was still doux of Thessalonike, a dispute arose between Theodoros ho tou Aichmalotou and Lavra concerning some properties. Theodoros made accusations against the monks, but failed to persuade Nikephoros, who decided in favour of Lavra and issued a document which he signed and sealed. However Niketas, krites of Boleron, Strymon and Thessalonike, issued a document to Theodoros which supported his case