Prayers for politicians will be said in churches in the Republic and in Northern Ireland on Sunday, as the political process reaches a critical stage.
Church leaders have re quested congregations to remember in their prayers all those who have serious decisions to make.
The Catholic Archbishop Dr Sean Brady said: "I encourage all people of goodwill to reflect on the critical stage we have reached in the peace process and to pray that God will guide all who have serious political decisions to make at this time."
Presbyterian Moderator Dr Alastair Dunlop said: "I want to urge people to pray that God will guide all who have serious political decisions to make at this time." Church of Ireland Primate, Archbishop Robin Eames, said: "I feel we have a clear duty to call on our people to pray that God will guide all those who carry such a heavy responsibility at this time."
Methodist Church President Rev Harold Good, said: "Let us commit ourselves to being part of the answer to the prayers we pray."