Christians are rallying around the Archbishop of York after he revealed today that he has been treated on for advanced prostate cancer.
Dr John Sentamu said he would be "out of action for some time" following the operation today at St James' Hospital.
"I will continue to value your prayers," he said.
Christians and other friends and supporters responded within minutes of the news breaking by taking to Twitter to wish the Archbishop the best and ask other Christians to join them in praying for him:
Kerron Cross @KerronCross Best wishes to the boss @JohnSentamu as he recovers from an op to remove advanced cancer of the prostate
Vineyard Churches @VCUKI Join us in praying for our dear friend @JohnSentamu following surgery for a locally advanced cancer of the prostate
Dan Jarvis @DanJarvisMP My thoughts are with the indefatigable @JohnSentamu
Ruth Gledhill @RuthieGledhill Pray for @JohnSentamu after his operation today for a locally advanced cancer of the prostate.
Graham Kings @BishopSherborne @JohnSentamu ... #Praying for you.
ChurchesTogetherYork @ChurchesInYork Please pray for Archbishop John Sentamu who is receiving treatment for prostate cancer.
Ripon Cathedral @riponcathedral Wishing Archbishop John Sentamu a speedy recovery and assuring him of our continuing prayers for him
St Paul's Spennymoor @stpaulsspenny Please join us as we pray for @JohnSentamu, Archbishop of York, who has undergone an operation today for prostate cancer
Bev @BevCowanBathCit Our prayers and complete recovery for AB +York.
Christopher Luke @chrislukeUK Praying for the Archbishop of York
Archbishop Cranmer @His_Grace Praying for His Grace the Archbishop of York
Zoe & Andy @SG @SayingGoodbyeUK Praying for our wonderful Ambassador the Archbishop of York #GetWellSoon
Arun Arora @RevArun Praying for @JohnSentamu as he recovers from surgery for prostate cancer
Glynn Harrison @Glynnharry pray for John Sentamu, Archbishop of York. A truly resilient and faithful soldier of Christ.
Age UK Leeds @AgeUKLeeds We are hoping to launch a project for supporting older men with prostrate cancer. Our best wishes got to Archbishop of York @JohnSentamu
