His Grace Yakob Mar Elias is the Metropolitan of the Brahmavar Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, providing visionary leadership and pastoral care to the faithful across the region.
Early Life & Education
His Grace was born on 24-02-1953 as the son of Chackaleth Viruthiyath Kizhakkethil Mathai and Mariamma. His Grace is a member of St. Elias Orthodox Church, Budhanoor, Chengannoor Diocese.
After taking his Master's Degree from Kerala University, he joined the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, for theological studies. From the Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, he took his Graduate Degree in Sacred Theology (GST) and the Bachelor of Divinity (BD) degree at the Senate of Serampore University.
Key Positions & Service
Throughout his dedicated service to the Church, His Grace has held several key positions, including:
- Manager, Mar Elia Chapel, Sasthamkotta
- Director, St. Basil Bible School
- Vice President, Orthodox Christian Youth Movement (OCYM)
- Secretary, Kottayam Diocese
- Member, Ecumenical Relations Committee
- Member, Mission Training Centre
- Member, Mavelikkara Orthodox Bible Preparation Committee
- Member, Malankara Sabha Editorial Board
- Member, Oriental and Anglican Forum
Elevation to Metropolitan
He was elected as a Metropolitan candidate on 17th February at the Malankara Association held at Sasthamkotta. He was officially consecrated as Metropolitan on 12th May 2010 at Mar Elia Cathedral, Kottayam.
Today, His Grace faithfully serves the Brahmavar Diocese as its Metropolitan, operating from the Mount Horeb Bishop's House in Mangalore, Karnataka.