sentences:  During the late empire and after the Visigothic takeover of imperial Gaul, it was common for Gallo-Roman aristocrats to take refuge in church office, allowing not only retention of local influence, but also some personal security.Incidentally, Ruricius was appointed bishop of Limoges after the death of king Euric on December 28, 484.Euric was succeeded by his son, Alaric II.