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H.G. Yakob Mar Elias is the current Metropolitan of the Brahmavar Diocese of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. He was born on 24-02-1953 as the son of Chackaleth Viruthiyath Kizhakkethil Mathai and Mariamma
Early life
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 Graduate Degree in Sacred Theology (GST) and the Bachelor of Divinity (BD) degree at the Senate of Serampore University.
Ministry
Elias took several key positions of the church Position held – Manager, Mar Elia Chapel, Sasthamkotta, Director, St. Basil Bible School, Vice President, Orthodox Christian Youth Movement, Secretary, Kottayam Diocese, Member, Ecumenical Relations Committee.Member, Mission Tranining Centre, Member, Mavelikkara, Orthodox Bible Preparation Committee, Member, Malankara Sabha Editorial Board, Member, Oriental and Anglican Forum.
He was elected as the Metropolitan candidate on 17 February at the Malankara Association held at Sasthamkotta. He is consecrated as Metropolitan on 12 May 2010 at Mar Elia Cathedral, Kottayam. Elias is serving the Brahmavar Diocese as its Metropolitan.
Elias was appointed as the Metropolitan of the Brahmavar Diocese with its headquarters at Mangalore, by His Holiness Baselios Marthoma Didymus I through the Kalpana No.396/2010 dated 4–8–2010.
The Brahmavar Diocese
As the current Metropolitan of the Brahmavar Diocese, Elias holds the responsibility of the following churches:
01. St. George Orthodox Cathedral, Abu Dhabi
02. Arangu St. George
03. Ariprod St.Thomas
04. Aravanchal St. George
05. Birikkulam St.Gregorios
06. Brahmavar St. Mary's Cathedral
07. Eattukudakka St.Mary's
08. Hegla Mar Gregorios
09. Ichilampady St.George
10. Kadumeni St.George
11. Kalanja St. Marys
12. Karayathumchal St.Mary's
13. Karuvamkayam Mar Gregorios
14. Karugunda St. George
15. Mangalore St. Gregorios
16. Nelliadi St. Gregorios
17. Padangady St. Mary's
18. Pathavu St. George
19. Renjilady St. Thomas
20. Kasargode St.Mary's
21. Kozhichal St.Mary's
22. Mardalam St.Mary's
23. Narasiharajapuram St.Mary's
24. Narkilakadu St.Mary's
25. Pakkanjikadu St.George
26. Panaji St.Mary's
27. Payyavor St. Gregorios
28. Sampiadi St.Mary's
29. Siddhapura St.Mary's
30. Thannir Panthal St.George
31. Vanchiyam St.George
32. Vasco-Da-Gama St.Mary's
33. Chuzhali St. George
34. Manipal St. Thomas
35. Ganganadu St. Gregorios
36. Shivmogga St. George
Present life
Elias currently resides at Mount Horeb Bishop's House, Balikashram Road, Kankanady, Mangalore.
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