Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Veneration \Ven`er*a"tion\, n. [L. veneratio: cf. F.
   v['e]n['e]ration.]
   The act of venerating, or the state of being venerated; the
   highest degree of respect and reverence; respect mingled with
   awe; a feeling or sentimental excited by the dignity, wisdom,
   or superiority of a person, by sacredness of character, by
   consecration to sacred services, or by hallowed associations.

         We find a secret awe and veneration for one who moves
         about us in regular and illustrious course of virtue.
                                                  --Addison.

   Syn: Awe; reverence; respect. See {Reverence}.

Source : WordNet®

veneration
     n 1: a profound emotion inspired by a deity; "the fear of God"
          [syn: {fear}, {reverence}, {awe}]
     2: religious zeal; willingness to serve God [syn: {idolatry}, {devotion},
         {cultism}]