The recommended term of address for an Anglican bishop is ‘Bishop’; Roman Catholic bishops are addressed formally as ‘my lord’. The latter term was formerly used to Anglican bishops, and may still occasionally be heard. The wife...

Golden bishop, wooden crosier; wooden bishop, golden crosier....

A bishop is an ordained member of the Christian clergy. In those Christian churches that maintain an episcopal form of church government, a bishop holds a position of authority. Their roles can differ significantly in the various...