About the Knights of Pythias


Peace Through Understanding

The Fraternal Order of Knights of Pythias and its members are dedicated to the cause of universal peace. Pythians are pledged to the promotion of understanding among men of good will as the surest means of attaining Universal Peace. ... more

The Pythian Story

The Fraternal Order of Knights of Pythias is a great international fraternity which was founded in Washington, DC, February 19, 1864, by Justus H. Rathbone
, and embraces more than two thousand subordinate lodges in the United States and Canada, with occasional lodges having been formed elsewhere. ... more

Pythian Principles

The Fraternal Order of Knights of Pythias promotes cooperation and friendship between people of good will. ... more

Rathbone Monument

On August 8, 1999, members of the Supreme Council of the Order of Knights of Pythias, gathered in Utica, NY to rededicate the monument marking the birthplace of our founder  The Rathbone Heritage Society offers the opportunity to purchase paver blocks at the Memorial.  ... more

Rathbone Bible
The Rathbone Bible