The Order of Knights of Pythias New Hampshire/Vermont site sponsored by Rockingham Lodge #29

The Knights of Pythias is an international fraternity founded in Washington, DC on February 19, 1864 by Justus H. Rathbone. It embraces more than two thousand subordinate lodges in the United States and Canada. The primary object of the Order is to promote friendship among men and to relieve suffering. The distinguishing principles of the Knights of Pythias are Friendship, Charity, and Benevolence. To become a member of the Pythagorean Brotherhood, certain very rigorous tests were demanded and applied, some of which are very similar to the ritualistic work of our order today. The object of the organization was the moral uplifting and purification of society. Strict morality, absolute truthfulness, honor and integrity were thoroughly inculcated in the minds of its membership. It was a maxim of Pythagoras that the two most excellent things for man were “to speak the truth and to render benefits to each other.” The outstanding feature of the society, however, was the marvelous friendship and loyalty which bound the brotherhood together, which was so remarkably demonstrated in the incident which forms the historic basis of our order. Please browse our new Website with the links below to learn more about our Order and our lodges.

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