Yakob Mar Irenaios
His Grace Yakob Mar Irenaios | |
|---|---|
| Church | Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church |
| Diocese | Kochi Diocese |
| In office | 1993 – Present |
| Predecessor | Late Lamented Zachariah Mar Anthonios |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | As Deacon: 1970 As Priest: 1975 As Ramban: 1992 |
| Consecration | 16th Aug 1993 by His Holiness Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews II |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 August 1949 |
| Parents | Mr. T.O Cherian, Mrs. Kunjelyamma Cherian |
| Alma mater | Madras University |
Yakob Mar Irenaios is Metropolitan of the Kochi Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. He previously served as the metropolitan of the Madras Diocese and as the Assistant Metropolitan of the Malabar Diocese. He is known for advocating the use of headscarves for women in church settings, particularly during wedding ceremonies, a position that has drawn criticism from some who view it as reinforcing traditional gender roles.