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Holy errand? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mission

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This could be a double definition.

'holy' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

'errand?' is the second definition.
(both can mean a task)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for mission that I've seen before include "1996 Tom Cruise spy film -- extremely dangerous assignment" , "In religious campaign" , "important business" , "Assignment; expedition" , "Vocation; embassy" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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