Knights of Pythias Longview TX

Knights of Pythias Longview TX Fraternal Order promoting - Principals of Friendship, Charity & Benevolence The object of the organization was the moral uplifting and purification of society.

The Pythian Story


It bases its lessons and builds it ritual largely on the familiar story of the friendship of Damon and Pythias, who were historical characters living about four hundred or more years before the beginning of the Christian era. They were members of a school, founded by Pythagoras, who was known as the father of Greek philosophy. 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. 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 with hoops of steel, which was so remarkably demonstrated in the incident which forms the historic basis of our order. Damon had opposed the pretensions of the king of Syracuse, who had gained the throne by fraud, and as a result he was condemned to death. Pythias became a hostage for Damon, while the latter was permitted his liberty to bid his wife and child goodbye. Each was willing to die to save the other's life. Their loyalty to each other, the adventures that beset them, and the outcome of this noble friendship, form the basis for one of the most beautiful stories of history as exemplified in our ritual.

06/13/2024

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO TROPHY WIFE!! I Love ❤️ you!!!

05/05/2015

"Friends don't let friends do "Life" alone."

As brothers we are to lead by example. Not only to our families, but to our peers, friends, brothers, and society in general. Show someone you care, today.

04/16/2015

"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live it's whole life believing it's stupid."

Perception can change a whole life. Everyone is everything, to someone.

Spent our day off providing food for a family in need. Sound like something you would like to do? Check us out at www.py...
04/14/2015

Spent our day off providing food for a family in need.

Sound like something you would like to do?
Check us out at www.pythianknights.com

Feeding Hungry

04/10/2015

Had a great sit down dinner with my brothers and a local Longview Judge. Spent some time talking about local issues and opportunities. Was a great meal until the weather turned bad.

Sound like something you'd be interested in? Check out www.pythianknights.com

Tomorrow is a big day in Longview. On March 25th, Jersey Mikes in 4th Street, will be donating all of its sales to help...
03/24/2015

Tomorrow is a big day in Longview.
On March 25th, Jersey Mikes in 4th Street, will be donating all of its sales to help fight hunger in our local community. Stop in for lunch, dinner, or just a snack.
If that wasn't enough to get you in the door tomorrow, here's a coupon to make it even better...
http://tinyurl.com/m4kosf5.
Have a great day!

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03/21/2015

"I challenge you to reach out and touch one persons life today. Not to touch them in a physical means, but to affect there view of the world in a positive way. Do that and you've changed the world!"
-a Knight

Our brotherhood isn't just about helping each other, it's about helping the community. We are about standing up for what...
03/11/2015

Our brotherhood isn't just about helping each other, it's about helping the community. We are about standing up for what is right, and supporting worthy causes. If you love your neighbors and want to do what's right for the community, then maybe we are the group to help you do it. Come see @ www.pythianknights.com

Damon & Pythias According to the Greek legend, Damon and Pythias were friends from childhood, which they spent together in Sicily. When visiting a nearby city,...

03/02/2015

"Every time you think the world needs to be a better place, you should really be thinking about every time you could have made the world a better place for someone else."
No one is exempt from bettering the world for those around them. KP brothers always strive to improve life for all. Look into it at
www.pythianknights.com

12/07/2014

Our Pythian Sisters Tample #26 is collecting non-perishable food items for the Texas Special Children's Project on Fredonia St, Longview Texas.

Drop them off at Acme Brick Company 1301 W Cotton St Longview Tx see Shirley Bennett or call 903-424-8739.

Help us, help them. GOD Bless abd Merry Christmas!

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206 1/2 N Center Street
Longview, TX
75601

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(903) 261-9384

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