Religious fervour (7)

I believe the answer is:

unction

(Other definitions for unction that I've seen before include "Oiliness" , "Balm - oily charm" , "excessive charm and affectation" , "Act of anointing a monarch with oil" , "Anointment with oil" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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