(ANSA-AP) - MATI (GREECE), JULY 29 - Hundreds of people have
attended a memorial service in the Greek seaside resort of Mati
for the dozens who perished in a wildfire that devastated the
area.
Bishop Kyrillos presided over Sunday's service at the Greek
Orthodox Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, six days
after the fire swept through and killed at least 86 people.
Kyrillos said the community is mourning the loss of family,
neighbors and friends. In a message read out during the service,
the Church's Holy Synod said the burden of responsibility weighs
upon everyone to avoid actions that hinder the protection of the
environment. Dozens of volunteer divers kept searching the sea
off Mati on Sunday looking for the bodies of other possible fire
victims. Hundreds fled into the sea on July 23 to escape the
flames. (ANSA).
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