( CNN ) -- Evangelist Billy Graham was released from the hospital Tuesday after a two-day stay and returned to his North Carolina home , Mission Hospital said . Pulmonologist Daniel Fertel said doctors caught his bronchitis early , a vital factor in his quick recovery . `` Despite this illness he remains remarkably healthy for a 93-year-old man , '' the doctor said in a news release issued by the hospital . Graham was admitted to the hospital in the western North Carolina city of Asheville early Sunday morning . Graham said he received `` exceptional care '' during his stay . `` I am also grateful for the prayers and letters I received from people across the country and around the world during my short stay , '' Graham said in the news release . `` Such an outpouring of love and support is always a blessing but was especially appreciated during my hospitalization . '' He was hospitalized with pneumonia last November , six months after being admitted to a hospital for the same condition . Since then , he has remained `` in good overall health ... though he continues to remain at home due to age-related conditions , '' according to the hospital and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association . Graham , a resident of Montreat , about 18 miles east of Asheville , has provided counsel to generations of U.S. presidents , beginning with Harry S. Truman , and is the founder of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association . The Charlotte native has preached to untold millions over six decades , beginning his missionary work in 1944 when he started speaking at rallies for the Youth for Christ/Campus Life ministry . Five years later , Graham was holding a `` crusade '' in tents in downtown Los Angeles . Originally scheduled for three weeks , the crusade drew so many followers it was extended to seven . His `` last crusade '' in June 2005 drew 230,000 people . Even with his advanced age and health issues , Graham remains `` actively involved in ministry and writing projects , '' his evangelistic association and the hospital said . That includes writing a new book , which is almost done , `` summarizing his Gospel message over the past seven decades of public ministry . '' He also has weighed in on hot-button issues of late , including supporting North Carolina 's constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage , which voters passed earlier this year , and last month defending the president of the Chick-fil-A restaurant chain for his opposition to same-sex marriage . Also in July , in a letter released by his organization , Graham leveled deep criticism at the United States and `` its deceived people . '' `` Self-centered indulgence , pride and a lack of shame over sin are now emblems of the American lifestyle , '' Graham wrote . But he saw hope . `` The wonderful news is that our Lord is a God of mercy , and he responds to repentance , '' Graham said .
Billy Graham is discharged from the hospital after being treated for bronchitis . Doctors say he is extremely fit for a 93-year-old . Graham thanks people who sent him letters during his two-day stay .