捧ほう持じ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

bearing reverently; holding up respectfully; presenting (a sacred object)

Formal, often ceremonial act of holding something aloft with both hands as a sign of respect. Commonly used in religious, imperial, or highly formal contexts. The object is typically something sacred or honored, such as a portrait, a sacred text, or an offering.

• 神しん官かんが神しん鏡きょうを捧ほう持じして神しん殿でんに入はいった。

  The Shinto priest entered the shrine bearing the sacred mirror reverently.

• 式しき典てんでは、勲くん章しょうを捧ほう持じする役やく目めを任まかされた。

  At the ceremony, he was entrusted with the role of presenting the medal respectfully.