| Knights of the Maccabees | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1878 London, Ontario, Canada |
| Type | General fraternity |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Defunct |
| Emphasis | Benefit society |
| Scope | North America |
| Motto | Astra Castra Numen Lumen ("The stars my camp, the Deity my light") |
| Nickname | The Maccabees |
| Headquarters | Southfield, Michigan United States |
Knights of the Maccabees was a fraternal organization formed in 1878 in London, Ontario, Canada. Most active in the U.S. state of Michigan, the group's fraternal aspects took a backseat to providing low-cost insurance to members. In the society's early years it also provided other final-expense related benefits such as society cemeteries.
The motto of the Knights of Maccabees was the Latin phrase "Astra Castra Numen Lumen" which means "The stars my camp, the Deity my light".[1]