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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”.
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Fun Facts:King Gustaf V of Sweden was an Odd Fellow, demonstrating the order’s appeal to royalty and its global reach. His membership connected European nobility to the IOOF’s charitable mission.
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