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The present invention relates to a process for preparing a solid material for use as catalytic material in an epoxidation reaction, the solid material containing at least one zeolite and being at least partially crystalline, wherein a step (I) of at least partical crystallization of at least one solid material containing at least one zeolite out of a synthesis mixture involves at least one partial step of contacting at least one transition metal oxide source with at least one epoxide or hydrolysate thereof prior to or during the at least partial crystallization of said synthesis mixture into said solid material, and wherein the at least one epoxide is the product of said epoxidation reaction.