Grand Lodge,
Knights of Pythias of Missouri
a fraternal order dedicated to
Friendship, Charity, & Benevolence
If fraternal love held all men bound, how beautiful this world would be.
-Justus H. Rathbone, Founder of the Knights of Pythias
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Free Polo for New Knights
Any new Knight created after August 7, 2024, through the 2026 Supreme Lodge Convention should ask their subordinate lodge Secretary about receiving their free Knights of Pythias polo shirt.
Membership Contest
Subordinate Lodges initiating new members between July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026, may send their lodge name, address, and number of new members to the Pythian International email address. First prize is $400, second prize is $250, and third prize is $100.
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Thank you for visiting the official website of the Grand Lodge of Missouri of the Order Knights of Pythias. Instituted in 1871 under the authority of the Supreme Lodge, our grand domain now incorporates the states of Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska.
Please take full advantage of our resources here. Read of our rich and gallant history, stay up to date with our news and events, and see what subordinate lodges are near you. If you are of good moral character, believe in a Supreme Being, are willing to learn and experience our chivalric way of life and want to know how to join, or if you have any other questions, please contact us.
Recent News & Updates
155th Annual Grand Lodge Convention – 2026
The 155th annual convention of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of Missouri, was held Saturday and Sunday, October 10th and 11th, 2026, at the The Inn at Grand Glaize in Osage Beach, MO. The convention was attended by our esteemed Supreme Chancellor Tim Van...
New Lodge Founded: Rolla Lodge #447 in Rolla, MO
On Saturday, September 19th, 2026, in the city of Rolla, Missouri, officers and members of the Grand Domain of Missouri instituted Rolla Lodge #447, Knights of Pythias of Missouri. Grand Chancellor Jordan Brizendine was pleased to be the Installing Officer, and six...
Potential New Lodge in St. Charles, Missouri
Bro. Casey Pemberton, Immediate Past Grand Chancellor of Missouri, and Bro. David Castoe, Vice Chancellor of Sicilian Lodge #39, Knights of Pythias of Missouri, made the long trek across the bosom of the Show-Me State to St. Charles, Missouri, to address Brothers and...