His Grace was born on 24 February 1953 as the son of Chackaleth Viruthiyath Kizhakkethil Mathai and Mariamma. He 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 received the Graduate Degree in Sacred Theology (GST) and the Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.) from the Senate of Serampore University. His Grace has held several key positions in the Church: 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 Training Centre, Mavelikkara; Member, Orthodox Bible Preparation Committee; Member, Malankara Sabha Editorial Board; Member, Oriental and Anglican Forum. He was elected as Metropolitan candidate on 17 February at the Malankara Association held at Sasthamkotta, and was consecrated as Metropolitan on 12 May 2010 at Mar Elia Cathedral, Kottayam. His Grace is serving the Brahmavar Diocese as its Metropolitan.

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