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The Virginia Rebekah Assembly is the governing body for the Virginia Rebekahs. Established on September 20, 1851, the Rebekahs, also known as the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies (IARA), and originally the Daughters of Rebekah is an international service-oriented organization and a branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. It was initially designed as the female auxiliary of the IOOF but now allows both female and male members.
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Virginia
Next Session05/24/27-05/25/27
Session LocationHotel Madison, 710 S Main St Ste 149, Harrisonburg, VA ...
JurisdictionUnited States
Grand BodiesRebekah Assembly
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”.
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Virginia
Next Session04/29/2023
Session LocationGrand Lodge Activity Center, Madison Heights
JurisdictionUnited States
Grand BodiesDepartment Council
Meeting Date2nd Thurs 7:30pm
Meeting DateThurs 7:30pm
Fun Facts:Canada’s first Prime Minister, John A. Macdonald, was an Odd Fellow, linking the order to the founding of a nation. His membership highlights the IOOF’s international influence beyond the U.S.
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