Nicolas Ossorguine
1924–2014 (age 90)
Biography
Born in 1924, Nicolas Ossorguine found his calling in sacred music and the tender mode of service it can inspire. As chapelmaster at Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery, he preserved a liturgical tradition that soothed mourners and lifted their spirits with melodies grounded in faith and compassion.
Nicolas guided choirs with a patient ear, passing along melodies and vocal techniques that connected past generations to present worshipers. His interwoven devotion to music and to the community of remembrance ensures that his voice continues to echo in the silence of the gardens he loved.