What is the International Order of Job's Daughters?

The Purpose of Job's Daughters

The purpose of Job's Daughters is to build character
through moral and spiritual development, Holy Scriptures,
loyalty to our flag and the country for which it stands, and respect for parents and guardians.

Each member of the Order is between the ages
of 10 and 20 and must be related to a Master Mason.

The meeting place is called a Bethel, which means, "Holy Place".
The Grecian robes are emblematic of the robes worn by the people in the time of Job.
They are suggestive of an upward and onward trend toward high ideals.

There is nothing more fitting to a young girl than the beautiful sentiments
expressed in the Book of Job, which indicate that in life, from early childhood to old age,
we may encounter trials and tribulations that we must meet and overcome.

The Meaning of the Robe

The robe is white and white in all ages
has been deemed an emblem of purity, that virtue for which we all strinve.

The basic pattern of the sleeve of the robe is square and should remind us
of the many times we have been told to make square corners in our ritualistic work.
The yoke is a continous band representing an unbroken circle, which is our Bethel.

The entire cord wrapped around the body is as though the arms of the Master Mason
and our friends are giving us strength and courage for each day.
The twist of the cord is symbolic of praying hands - the position we were in at the altar
when we took our obligation for the first time.
The cord, when tied, forms a triangle, which is the emblem of Job's Daughters.

The robe should be worn three inches from the floor, representing the ideal family
- Father, Mother, and child. It also represents the three daughters of Job,
of whom we read about in the Holy Bible.

Initiation Fees are: $20.00
Annual Dues are $15.00

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