reverend

Deserving reverence.

Relating to or characteristic of the clergy; clerical.

Used as a title and form of address for certain clerics in many Christian churches. In formal usage, preceded by the.

A cleric or minister. Used with the.

Worthy to be revered; worthy of reverence; entitled to veneration, esteem, or respect, by reason of one's character or sacred office, as a minister of religion; especially, deserving of respect or consideration on account of age; venerable.