Richard Archdekin facts for kids

Richard Archdeacon, also known by his nickname McGillacuddy, was an important Irish Jesuit who lived from 1616 to 1690. He was a writer who created Catholic books and papers. He wrote in both Irish and a type of English spoken in Ireland called Hiberno-English.

Richard Archdeacon's Life and Work

Richard Archdeacon joined the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, on September 28, 1642. He joined them in a city called Mechlin. The Jesuits are a group of Catholic priests and brothers.

He later became a fully recognized member of the Jesuit order. By 1650, he was teaching subjects like history and literature, which are part of what was called humanities. He continued his own studies with the Jesuits in cities like Antwerp and Lille. In 1653, he arrived at the main Jesuit house in Antwerp.

For six years, he taught humanities. After that, he became a professor. He taught important subjects like philosophy (the study of knowledge and existence), moral theology (the study of right and wrong in religion), and Holy Scripture (the Bible). He taught these subjects for a long time. His main teaching places were in Louvain and Antwerp. Richard Archdeacon passed away in Antwerp on August 31, 1693.