What does the cryptic crossword clue "Short ceremony encapsulated by cross and incense (8)" mean?

The definition is "incense". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RIT (synonym="RIT") in IRATE (synonym="cross") = IRRITATE; definition: "incense" The answer is IRRITATE.

Short ceremony encapsulated by cross and incense (8)

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