Background
Chacko, Mathew Chethipurackal was born on December 19, 1932 in Thalavady, Kerala, India. Son of Varkey C. and Sosamma (Mathew) Chacko. came to the United States, 1968.
Chacko, Mathew Chethipurackal was born on December 19, 1932 in Thalavady, Kerala, India. Son of Varkey C. and Sosamma (Mathew) Chacko. came to the United States, 1968.
Bachelor of Science, C.M.S. College, Kottayam, India, 1954. Bachelor's Degree, Bishops College, Calcutta, India, 1957. Master of Arts, University College, Trivandrum, India, 1964.
MST, Union Theological Seminary, New York City, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy, Hartford Seminary, 1973.
Pastor Orthodox Churches in India, 1957-1968. Associate pastor various churches in the United States, 1968-1973. Associate pastor, coordinator Orthodox Churches in United States of America, 1974-1977.
Chaplain Sea View Hospital and Home, Staten Island, New York, since 1977. Pastor St. Basilios-Gregorian Orthodox Church, since 1989. President Council Churches, New York City, 1986-1988.
Member Staten Island Clergy Association (president 1984-1986), Bhargt Aid Association New York (chairman 1974-1975), Kerala Samajans of Staten Island (president 1988-1990).
Married Ruthamma Thomas, May 25, 1969. Children: Jacob, Susan.