Order of Calanthe
| Order of Calanthe | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1883 Louisiana, US |
| Type | Benefit society |
| Affiliation | Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | African American women |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | "Fidelity, Harmony, and Love" |
| Chapters | 33+ courts |
| Headquarters | 4718 Wipprecht Street Houston, Texas 77026 United States |
The Order of Calanthe, originally titled the Independent Order of Calanthe, is a fraternal benefit society for African American women. It was established in Louisiana in 1883 as an auxiliary to the Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Calanthe was the wife of Pythias in the Greek legend Damon and Pythias.