The Right Reverend Toby Howarth, Bishop of Bradford has paid a Christmas visit to Bradford Royal Infirmary, where he met with Professor Mel Pickup, the trust's chief executive, and toured the hospital, including the neonatal and intensive care units.
The neonatal unit was recently rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission.
Professor Pickup said: "It was lovely that Bishop Toby took time out of his busy schedule to come and meet our colleagues and show his support for the trust and all it does.
"I know people really appreciated his visit and interest in what they do and enjoyed giving him a window on their world."
Bishop Toby also met members of the hospital’s Spiritual and Pastoral and Religious Care (SPaRC) team including Church of England Practitioner Rev, Steve Lees, and Head of SPaRC and Imam, Mohammed Arshad.
His visit ended at the hospital chapel, where he joined staff for a Christmas carol service.