Yakob (Jacob) was born as the first son of Abraham Tharakan and Achama of Kulapurackalveedu. After primary education from a nearby school, he completed matriculation from MD High School, Kottayam, where he later became a teacher. He longed to lead a life of priesthood by his own religious tradition and by the inspiration of MA Achan (Fr. P. T. Geevarghese Panikerveettil, later Archbishop Mar Ivanios) who was the then Principal of the MD High School. He received his sacred order of the Diconate from Metropolitan Vattasseril Mar Divannasios. MA Achan took his beloved Sishyan (disciple) Deacon Yakob to Serampore when he took up assignment as Professor of the University.