Five years later, he was chosen overseer, or bishop, and continued the duties of his office in connection with his inherited secular business until his death.

He entered the clergy, was made provost of Aix-la-Chapelle, and in 1190 or 1191 was chosen bishop of Würzburg.

He was chosen bishop of Barcelona around 290.

The fame of Eucherius was soon so widespread in southeastern Gaul that he was chosen bishop of Lyon.

He was chosen bishop of Puebla, on the recommendation of Cardinal Moscoso.

In 396 he was chosen bishop of Vercelli on the recommendation of St Ambrose, whom he anointed on his deathbed.

Having been a vicar of the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Newark-on-Trent since 1660, he was chosen bishop of Peterborough in 1685.

On 19 November 1404, Repyngdon was chosen bishop of Lincoln, and was consecrated on 29 March 1405.

In 1840 he was chosen first bishop of the Diocese of Georgia, and after his consecration, February 28, 1841, became rector of St. John's Church, Savannah.

About this time he was chosen bishop of his native city, but he declined the office.