Grand Bodies: Patriarchs Militant
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The Patriarchs Militant is the uniformed branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, established in 1885. It represents the highest degree within the IOOF, focusing on ceremonial and fraternal activities. Patriarchs Militant lodges are referred to as Cantons. Sometimes the Patriarchs Militant is referred to as “the Canton”, due to the Canton being the name used instead of “Lodge”.
Category
Tennessee
Next Session04/01/2025
Session LocationHoliday Inn, Brentwood
JurisdictionUnited States
Grand BodiesPatriarchs Militant
Lodge TypeCanton
The Patriarchs Militant is the uniformed branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, established in 1885. It represents the highest degree within the IOOF, focusing on ceremonial and fraternal activities. Patriarchs Militant lodges are referred to as Cantons. Sometimes the Patriarchs Militant is referred to as “the Canton”, due to the Canton being the name used instead of “Lodge”.
Category
Virginia
Next Session04/29/2023
Session LocationGrand Lodge Activity Center, Madison Heights
JurisdictionUnited States
Grand BodiesPatriarchs Militant
Lodge TypeCanton
The Patriarchs Militant is the uniformed branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, established in 1885. It represents the highest degree within the IOOF, focusing on ceremonial and fraternal activities. Patriarchs Militant lodges are referred to as Cantons. Sometimes the Patriarchs Militant is referred to as “the Canton”, due to the Canton being the name used instead of “Lodge”.
Category
West Virginia
Next SessionWheeling Lodge Hall No. 9 Wheeling , WV
Session Location06/19/2025
JurisdictionUnited States
Grand BodiesPatriarchs Militant
Lodge TypeCanton
The Patriarchs Militant is the uniformed branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, established in 1885. It represents the highest degree within the IOOF, focusing on ceremonial and fraternal activities. Patriarchs Militant lodges are referred to as Cantons. Sometimes the Patriarchs Militant is referred to as “the Canton”, due to the Canton being the name used instead of “Lodge”.
Category
Wisconsin
Meeting Date3rd Saturday at 11 am
JurisdictionUnited States
Grand BodiesPatriarchs Militant
Lodge TypeCanton
The Patriarchs Militant is the uniformed branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, established in 1885. It represents the highest degree within the IOOF, focusing on ceremonial and fraternal activities. Patriarchs Militant lodges are referred to as Cantons. Sometimes the Patriarchs Militant is referred to as “the Canton”, due to the Canton being the name used instead of “Lodge”.
Category
Wyoming
Fun Facts:IOOF lodges use “tracing boards,” illustrated charts with symbols like the heart-in-hand and skull, to teach moral lessons during rituals, helping members visualize the order’s values of sincerity and justice.
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