Indiana - Patriarchs Militant
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”.
Main Details
Lodge Name
Indiana - Patriarchs Militant
Lodge Email
Telephone
(765) 860-2997
Updated
Listing Details
Lodge Address
Next Session
10/09/2024
Session Location
Germania Ldg #129
Secretary
Ronald D 'Ron' Simpson
Jurisdiction
Grand Bodies
Lodge Type
Status
A
(Status Codes A = Active, I = Inactive, C = Closed)
(Status Codes A = Active, I = Inactive, C = Closed)
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Fun Facts:IOOF traces its roots to England’s “odd trades” guilds in the 1700s, where workers in miscellaneous trades banded together for mutual aid. This origin story explains the “odd” in Odd Fellows.
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