Answer: venerable

AnswerCrossword Clue
VENERABLERespected, as an elder
VENERABLETime-honored
VENERABLEHoary
VENERABLEWord for an archdeacon
venerable(in the Roman Catholic Church) A title given to a deceased person who has attained a certain degree of sanctity but has not been fully beatified or canonized
venerableAccorded a great deal of respect, esp. because of age, wisdom, or character
venerablecommanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity.
venerable(in the Anglican Church) A title given to an archdeacon