venerable

Commanding respect by virtue of age, dignity, character, or position.

Worthy of reverence, especially by religious or historical association.

Used as a title for a person who has reached the first stage of canonization.

Used as a form of address for an archdeacon in the Anglican Church or the Episcopal Church.

Worthy of veneration or reverence; deserving honor and respect, particularly with a suggestion of age or dignity: as, a venerable magistrate; a venerable scholar. In the Anglican Church, specifically applied to archdeacons.

Hallowed by religious, historic, or other lofty associations; to be regarded with reverence: as, the venerable precincts of a temple.

Capable of being venerated; worthy of veneration or reverence; deserving of honor and respect; — generally implying an advanced age.

Rendered sacred by religious or other associations; that should be regarded with awe and treated with reverence.

commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position