On Saturday, July 21, SMSV’s Youth Group was blessed by the visit of Fr. John Paul Abdelsayed. As a celibate priest of the St Paul Brotherhood, Fr. John Paul serves the Lord under four vows: (i) celibacy, (ii) poverty, (iii) obedience, and (iv) service. The first three vows follow the tradition of our Coptic Orthodox Desert Fathers and the last follows the life of Saint Paul the Apostle. After theCompline prayer and hymns, Fr. John Paul spoke to the youth about key intrinsic and extrinsic evidence supporting the authenticity and validity of the Holy Bible. Between several remarkable photos of archeological findings and impressive references to Biblical scholarship, our youth and counselors were excited to ask insightful questions and enjoy fellowship with Fr. John Paul.