Statue of Emmanouel Pappas in Serres, Greece. Emmanouel Pappas (Greek: Εμμανουήλ Παππάς) (1772–1821), prominent member of Filiki Etaireia and leader of the Greek War of Independence in Macedonia was one of the most heroic figures of the Struggle. Born in Dovista, Serres Prefecture, a village which is now named after him[citation needed]. Son to a priest, Pappas managed to excel […]