AKIPRESS.COM - Joseph Enkh was ordained to priesthood the Apostolic Prefect of Ulaanbaatar on August 28, 2016, reports Vatican Radio.

The new priest has chosen for his ordination the motto: "Deny yourself, take up your cross daily and follow me" (Lk 9, 23).

Don Joseph Enkh was ordained a deacon on 11 December 2014 in Daejeong (South Korea), where he received his initial formation, and returned to Mongolia in January. Since then he has been carrying out his pastoral experience, serving in various parishes of Mongolia. On Monday evening, August 29 Joseph Enkh will celebrate his first Mass in the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul in Ulaanbaatar