veneration

A feeling of profound respect or reverence: synonym: honor.

The act of venerating.

The feeling of one who venerates; a high degree of respect and reverence; an exalted feeling or sentiment excited by the dignity, wisdom, and goodness of a person, or by the sacredness of his character, and, with regard to a place, by the sacred or historic associations that hallow it.

The outward expression of reverent feeling; worship.

In phrenology, the organ of adoration, reverence, or respect for what is great and good. See cut under phrenology.

The act of venerating, or the state of being venerated; the highest degree of respect and reverence; respect mingled with awe; a feeling or sentiment excited by the dignity, wisdom, or superiority of a person, by sacredness of character, by consecration to sacred services, or by hallowed associations.

The act of venerating or the state of being venerated.

Profound reverence, respect or awe.

Religious zeal, idolatry or devotion.

religious zeal; the willingness to serve God