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The Patriarchs Militant (PM) 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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Illinois
Meeting DateFirst Tuesday of the month, 1pm
Lodge TypeCanton
The Patriarchs Militant (PM) 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” because Canton is the name used instead of “Lodge”.
Category
Illinois
Meeting Date1st & 3rd Tue 1pm
Lodge TypeCanton
Fun Facts:U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd, who served from 1959 to 2010, was an Odd Fellow. His long tenure in Congress reflected the order’s emphasis on civic responsibility.
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