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A bishop is not just any "ordained clergyman."
A ''bishop'' is a high-ranking member of the Christian clergy. He traditionally wears a [[miter]] and oversees a [[diocese]]. The word is based on the Latin word ''episcopus,'' literally meaning ''overseer.'' In some churches, a bishop is regarded as part of the [[apostolic succession]].