Lazarus was venerated as a patron saint of lepers. He is venerated as Saint Raphael the Archangel. Osiris was among the Egyptian deities who were venerated in Libya. Trees have been venerated since time immemorial. Ala, was venerated at shrines throughout Igboland. Dead humans are sometimes venerated as kami, being regarded as protector or ancestral figures. Both male and female deities were widely venerated. The deity Elagabalus was initially venerated at Emesa. Thus, they venerated a rich variety of aquatic divinities. Its first abbess, the royal princess Hild, was later venerated as a saint. Buddhist monks are venerated throughout Burmese society. Alfred is venerated as a saint by some Christian traditions. Theodotus of Ancyra is also venerated as a saint. Both scorpions and serpents have been venerated in Ancient near East. Rise Up 2017 in Ottawa, venerated the relics.