The usage of "archdeacon" in literature reflects both its concrete role within church hierarchies and its function as a literary reference to authority and tradition. In historical narratives, such as Aaron Bernstein’s account [1, 2, 3], the title marks significant ecclesiastical milestones—individuals being baptized, promoted to archdeacon, and ascending to higher clerical offices. Similar depictions appear in works like Foxe’s Book of Martyrs [4], where the archdeacon is portrayed as a steady administrative figure working under successive leaders. In contrast, in George Eliot’s Middlemarch, the title takes on a more informal, conversational tone, emerging in everyday dialogue and social settings [5, 6, 7]. In addition, the designation surfaces in scholarly and editorial contexts—for example, in re-edited editions [8] and bylines [9, 10]—emphasizing its long-standing association with learned authority. Together, these varied references illustrate that while "archdeacon" originally denotes a distinct religious office, its literary usage has broadened to symbolize continuity, expertise, and the interplay between formal structure and everyday life.