VENERATION

Veneration

Veneration, or veneration of saints, is the act of honoring a saint, a person who has been identified as having a high degree of sanctity or holiness. Angels are shown similar veneration in many religions. Philologically, "to venerate" derives from the Latin verb, venerare, meaning to regard with reverence and respect. Veneration of saints is practiced, formally or informally, by adherents of some branches of all major religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism.

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veneration

Noun

  1. The act of venerating or the state of being venerated.
  2. Profound reverence, respect or awe.
  3. Religious zeal, idolatry or devotion.


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