Ministration (noun)

1. The performance of a service or duty, especially one that involves taking care of others.
2. The administration of religious sacraments or rituals.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french, from latin ministerium, from minister, servant.

Examples:

1. The hospice provided round-the-clock ministration to patients in their final days.
2. The minister was responsible for the ministration of the sacraments in the church.
3. Her kind and gentle ministration to the sick and elderly was greatly appreciated.
4. The priest performed the ministration of last rites to the dying man.
5. The church was a place of comfort and ministration, offering solace to those in need.