Emmanouil Pappas is a municipality in northern Greece named after a local historical figure who led resistance against Ottoman rule during the Greek War of Independence in the early 19th century. The municipality contains eight villages and its economy was traditionally based around agriculture. Serres, the largest town near the municipality, offers opportunities for ecotourism, festivals, shopping and more. Emmanouil Pappas himself was born in a village that now bears his name, fought to organize guerilla troops against the Ottomans, and launched the revolution in the region in 1821.

1. Emmanouil PappasEmmanouil Pappas is a municipality in Serres, in Northern Greece, 100 km from Thessaloniki. The municipality is located in the east of the region. It is the third in population (11.789 in 2001)It is the fifth biggest municipality and it consists of eight villages (Chryso, Pentapoli, Neo souli, Agio Pneuma, Emmanouil Pappas, Metalla, Dafnoudi and Toumpa).

2. The origins of the nameThe municipality takes its name after a local historical figure who played an important part as a leader in the war of the Greek revolution against Ottoman rule. The people of municipality used to work at agriculture and farming.

3. The region of Serres in Greece

4. SerresIn the biggest town of our prefecture, only 15 km away from our village, the visitor has a variety of alternatives to choose from: ecotourism, local festivals, theatre/cinema, shopping etc

6. Emmanouil Pappas(1772–1821), prominent member of Filiki Etaireia and leader of the Greek War of Independence in Macedonia was one of the most heroic figures.Born in Dovista, Serres Prefecture, a village which is now named after him. Son of a priest, Pappas managed to become one of the inceptive members of Filiki Etaireia, after the outbreak of the War. He dedicated his fortune in order to organize and finance guerilla troops. In March, 1821, he started the revolution in West, with a view to spread it through the entire region but his actions were not well synchronized, and had little success.

7. Emmanouil PappasThe statue of Emmanouil Pappas in Serres

8. PentapoliThe Pentapoli was ideal for habitation , so it had a huge growth. The benefits of this town were the following:Many sources of water supply.Many low hills which were suitable for habitation.Two major roads passing near the village.It has a big fertile lowland.It is located next to a mountain.The first record of the name of the village was in Byzantine era and it called Ksilopigado. In 1927 the name changed to Pentapoli (5city) because it had population as 5 villages and it was the center of the area.

9. Photos of the village

11. Pentapoli’s SchoolThe current building was constructed in 1931.In 1940-1944 the school was closed because of the war. Since 1972 it’s been operating as a Junior and a Senior High school

12. Old Photos of the students 1967 1961-62,students of the High School.

13. NowNow, our School has 150 students. Only 20 children are from Pentapoli and the rest are from other villages as Neo Souli, Chruso, Agio Pneuma, Emmanouil Pappas, Dafnoudi, Toumpa, Metalla.