looking for the right word

yesterday, during conversation
i wondered about finding the right word or phrase to describe some sacred act
without delving into the cliche
the common
the comic
the curse

it's something like the eucharist that i was looking for--
a consecrated rite
communion
the act of giving thanks

[update: only to remember that word in context in what feels like another lifetime ago. excellent.
update to the update: maybe i need to pay more attention to my own words (this time it's sanctuary). yeah, dig.]