Piety (noun)

1. A sense of respect and reverence for God or the gods and the desire to fulfill one's duty to them.
2. The quality of being religious and devout, or showing devotion and respect for God or the gods.

Origin:

The word piety comes from the latin word "pietas" which means "dutifulness" or "devotion" and it was first used in english in the 14th century to describe a sense of respect and reverence for god or the gods and the desire to fulfill one"s duty to them.

Examples:

1. He had a deep sense of piety and devotion to his faith.
2. Her piety was evident in the way she lived her life and treated others.
3. The young man's piety was a source of inspiration to his family and friends.
4. The church was a place of piety and worship for the community.
5. The monastery was a place where the monks could deepen their piety through contemplative living.