His brother Petrus (c. 550 – 602) became the curopalates and was killed at the same time as Maurice. Petrus married Anastasia Aerobinda (born c. 570), daughter of Areobindus (born c. 550), and had female issue. Maurice's nephew Domitian of Melitene was probably a son of Petrus.
his brother petrus (c 550 – 602) became the curopalates and was killed at the same time as maurice petrus married anastasia aerobinda (born c 570) daughter of areobindus (born c 550) and had female issue maurice's nephew domitian of melitene was probably a son of petrus