 Justina used her influence over her young son to oppose the Nicean party which was championed by Ambrose.In 385 Ambrose refused an imperial request to hand over the Portian basilica for the celebration of Easter by the Imperial court.When he was summoned to be punished to the Imperial palace, the orthodox populace rioted, and Justina's Gothic troops were prevented by the arch-bishop himself, standing in the doorway, from entering the Basilica.