The Arch Bishop of Canterbury has called on Christian s to pray for all those elected to Parliament following the General Election results.
Most Revd Justin Welby tweeted "Following the election result, I pray for wisdom, vision and hope for our political leaders as they seek to form a Government".
He included a link to his site where an official statement highlighted the significance of the election.
Arch Bishop Welby said: "Yesterday's election was a powerful and vivid testimony of our enduring faith in the values of peace, freedom and democracy, and a rejection of the forces of fear, hatred and division."
He had encouraged people to vote a day before people went to polling stations and said it was "heartening" to see an increased voter turnout.
Offering prayers to today's election victors he added: "I encourage all Christians, and people of all faiths and no faith, to hold our political leaders in their thoughts and prayers at this time.
"My prayer is that they may know the love and presence of God, made known through Jesus Christ, as they continue their discussions and prepare to take on the weighty responsibility of leadership."
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Article by Eno Adeogun
Eno Adeogun is a multimedia journalist for Premier.
