Hold as sacred (8)
I believe the answer is:
enshrine
'hold as sacred' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for enshrine that I've seen before include "Protect and preserve in law" , "Inns here (anag.)" , "Preserve and cherish as in a sacred place" , "Preserve (something) to be cherished" , "Preserve (an idea) so that it will be respected" .)