==Ecclesiastical historyHistory==According to the [[Acts of the Apostles]], the history is tracked of the Church in this region stretches back to the [[Apostle Paul]] and his disciples [[disciple]]s [[Apostle Silas|Silas]], [[Apostle Timothy |Timothy]], and [[Apostle Luke |Luke]] when they visited Neapolis and founded the first church in Filippoi Philippi around 50 AD. These events are narrated by the [[Evangelist ]] [[Apostle Luke |Luke]] in the 16th Chapterchapter of his [[Gospel of Luke|gospel]]. ==External Sourceslinks==*Metropolis of Filippoi, Neapolis and Thassos [http://www.im-philippon.gr/ Official WebsiteMetropolis of Filippoi, Neapolis and Thassos official website] (Greek)*Church of Greece [http://www.ecclesia.gr/ WebsiteChurch of Greece website] (Greek and English)