1. reverence - Noun
2. reverence - Verb
Profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration.
The act of revering; a token of respect or veneration; an obeisance.
That which deserves or exacts manifestations of reverence; reverend character; dignity; state.
A person entitled to be revered; -- a title applied to priests or other ministers with the pronouns his or your; sometimes poetically to a father.
To regard or treat with reverence; to regard with respect and affection mingled with fear; to venerate.
Source: Webster's dictionaryReverence for parents stands written among the three laws of most revered righteousness. Aeschylus
You must all follow the lead of the bishop, as Jesus Christ followed that of the Father; follow the presbytery as you would the Apostles; reverence the deacons as you would God's commandment. Ignatius of Antioch
Above all things, reverence yourself. Pythagoras
Patience and forbearance make a bishop of his reverence. Irish Proverb
Reverence ceases once blood is split. Irish Proverb
Love this Earth as if you won't be here tomorrow show reverence for your Garden as if you will be here forever. Traditional Proverb