Bishop's ring

A rare Medieval bishop's ring found by a retired firefighter in a Norfolk field is expected to fetch up to £18,000 at auction.

Kissing a bishop’s ring was a commonplace sign of reverence until the mid-20th century, according to this explainer from America magazine.

A bishop’s ring symbolizes his “marriage” to the diocese he oversees; as bishop of Rome, the pope wears a ring representing both his leadership and service of the church as a whole.

So, if you feel a want, or great or small, Or if for some preferment you are striving, The more you please to give the more ’twill bring, Be it a purple cap or bishop’s ring.

He does not have the the title of bishop but has the right to wear a pectoral cross, a bishop's ring and a mitre.