Sacred (adjective)

1. Dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity.
2. Regarded with reverence and respect.
3. Connected with religion and considered worthy of spiritual respect or devotion.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french, from latin sacer sacred, holy, cursed, from sacer, sacr-, sacred, cursed, from sacer sacred.

Examples:

1. The temple was considered a sacred place by the ancient civilization.
2. The sacred texts of the religion were treated with great reverence.
3. The wedding ceremony was considered a sacred union.
4. The mountains were considered sacred by the native people.
5. The choir sang a sacred hymn during the church service.