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AP PHOTOS: Spiritual, material mix at Greek mid-August feast

A man holds a girl as she sleeps during a festivity, known as Panigiri, on the Aegean Sea island of Tzia or Kea, Greece, early Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

People dance during a festivity, known as Panigiri, on the Aegean Sea island of Tzia or Kea, Greece, Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Youths sit atop of a building as people enjoy during a festivity, known as Panigiri, on the Aegean Sea island of Tzia or Kea, Greece, early Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

People dance during a festivity, known as Panigiri, on the Aegean Sea island of Tzia or Kea, Greece, early Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Pilgrims attend the procession of the Icon of Virgin Mary at Panagia Kastriani monastery on the Aegean Sea island of Tzia or Kea, Greece, Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Pilgrims carry the Icon of Virgin Mary during a procession at Panagia Kastriani monastery on the Aegean Sea island of Tzia or Kea, Greece, Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Panagia Kastriani monastery is seen atop of a hill after a church service on the Aegean Sea island of Tzia or Kea, Greece, Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Three men pose for a photograph at a flea market during a festivity, known as Panigiri, in Hasia, northwestern Athens, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Vendors sell their goods at a flea market as visitors walk during a festivity, known as Panigiri, in Hasia, northwestern Athens, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

People visit a flea market for shopping during a festivity, known as Panigiri, in Hasia, northwestern Athens, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

A man grills pork skewers or souvlakia in Greek, as two women arrive for the church service at an Orthodox temple in Hasia, northwestern Athens, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

A man arrives on a small bike for the church service at a Greek Orthodox temple in Hasia, northwestern Athens, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

A pilgrim lights a candle at a Greek Orthodox temple in Hasia, northwestern Athens, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

A waiter counts money during a festivity, known as Panigiri, in Aski village about 115 kilometers (72 miles) north of Athens, Greece, early Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

A woman uses small papers to keep participants' bills of a festivity, known as Panigiri, in Aski village about 115 kilometers (72 miles) north of Athens, Greece, early Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

A flower girl throws carnations as the singer Makis Christodoulopoulos performs during a festivity, known as Panigiri, in Aski village about 115 kilometers (72 miles) north of Athens, Greece, early Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Flower girls give and throw carnations to the singer Makis Christodoulopoulos during a festivity, known as Panigiri, in Aski village about 115 kilometers (72 miles) north of Athens, Greece, early Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

People enjoy during a festivity known as Panigiri, in Aski village about 115 kilometers (72 miles) north of Athens, Greece, early Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

People drink beers during a festivity, known as Panigiri, in Aski village about 115 kilometers (72 miles) north of Athens, Greece, early Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

A man kisses the hand of the singer Vaso Hatzi during a festivity, known as Panigiri, in Aski village about 115 kilometers (72 miles) north of Athens, Greece, early Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

People dance during a festivity, known as Panigiri, in Aski village about 115 kilometers (72 miles) north of Athens, Greece, early Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

A man looks at posters promoting a festivity known as Panigiri, in Aski village about 115 kilometers (72 miles) north of Athens, Greece, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Vendors sell their goods at a flea market as visitors walk during a festivity, known as Panigiri, in Hasia, northwestern Athens, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

A pilgrim attends a church service at a Greek Orthodox temple in Hasia, northwestern Athens, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. The Dormition of the Virgin Mary (or Mother of God as the Greeks usually refer to her) is celebrated on Aug. 15. The religious event is coupled with midsummer festivities, known as Panigiria, that often last more than a day with music, culinary feasts and, in many cases, flea markets. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

AP PHOTOS: Spiritual, material mix at Greek mid-August feast