So, last week the new Bishop of Sheffield was announced. What this actually precipitated was the most creative burst of episcopally related shenanigans on Twitter that we’ve ever seen from @fictionfox (who happens to be married to the bishop-designate of Sheffield).

Here are some of her best tweets.

It started with this very niche joke (if you don’t get it, look up the name of the last bishop of Sheffield):

This will need updating of course. pic.twitter.com/TzVD8CYgCJ — Catherine Fox (@FictionFox) April 7, 2017

Then contemplating becoming a Bishop’s Wife:

My mum tells me she would like a badge that says 'Ask me about my son-in-law.' — Catherine Fox (@FictionFox) April 7, 2017

I think *this* might be my Mrs Bishop look. pic.twitter.com/RWsgKLRRBQ — Catherine Fox (@FictionFox) April 8, 2017

With a confession we were delighted to see:

Not sure I'm ever going to manage to take this completely seriously. — Catherine Fox (@FictionFox) April 8, 2017

And then Catherine discovered the wonderfully arcane world of episcopal clothing and accessories and the fun really began:

Oh, we are going to have *such* fun in the coming months, dear followers. pic.twitter.com/69DSfjlC6B — Catherine Fox (@FictionFox) April 8, 2017

'Low in height' but 'sharp and straight'. And in *any fabric you desire*! Bold permission in the *true* Anglican tradition. pic.twitter.com/GqD95fHHzg — Catherine Fox (@FictionFox) April 9, 2017

To me, the words 'lurex mitre' conjure up something altogether more flamboyant. pic.twitter.com/3eeJcnPUHH — Catherine Fox (@FictionFox) April 9, 2017

Then she asked:

Are we ready for a little more episcopal wardrobe nonsense, or are you get tired of it? — Catherine Fox (@FictionFox) April 9, 2017

Of course not!

It has a pectoral cross pocket. Fiendish. pic.twitter.com/QpVAaUmTBM — Catherine Fox (@FictionFox) April 9, 2017

No more accidentally dunking your pectoral cross in your beer. — Catherine Fox (@FictionFox) April 9, 2017

And here's one for the naturist bishop. pic.twitter.com/ZvvoGKnJUJ — Catherine Fox (@FictionFox) April 9, 2017

I've even sourced some proper episcopal eyebrows. pic.twitter.com/9yRE4WnXIp — Catherine Fox (@FictionFox) April 9, 2017

This is self evidently what the bishop of Sheffield's throne ought to look like. pic.twitter.com/AUc4vKvT32 — Catherine Fox (@FictionFox) April 10, 2017

Remember though, the crozier chooses the bishop. pic.twitter.com/xUf7XqEbQ7 — Catherine Fox (@FictionFox) April 11, 2017

Hmm. That was ill advised. I just googled purple mankini. *pours large reviving gin* — Catherine Fox (@FictionFox) April 11, 2017

And he’s not even been consecrated yet! We can’t wait to see the tweets from Bishopscroft (sorry, should that be Bishopswilcox?) from our new favourite bishop’s wife.

Follow the wonderful @fictionfox on Twitter for more episcopal fun.