On Sunday, 16 March 2008, on the day of the Triumph of Orthodoxy, His Eminence Metropolitan Laurus, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, reposed in the Lord. 

The late Vladyka Laurus "fought the good fight, completed the course, preserved inviolate the faith," and conquered the long division in the Russian Church.  

May His Eminence abide in the Kingdom of Heaven. Memory eternal to him!

Bruce Goodsell

Dec. 23, 1946 - June 13, 2008

With the repose of Bruce Goodsell, Holy New Martyrs and its' community have lost a beloved friend and brother in faith.  He came to us with energy and drive that are reflected in the many projects in which he was engaged as a truly active part of our Church family.  "Everywhere I look," said one parishioner, "I can see his handiwork."  Our choir director said, with tears: "I can still hear him join us in singing the Creed and the Our Father.”  No one he met in our midst was left untouched.  He was a mentor to some, confidant to others, a friend to all.  Above all, he was a man of piety whose faith and example remain an inspiration for us all.  Remember us in your prayers, Bruce, as we remember you.

- Memory Eternal -

Panakhida (Memorial Service) - Thursday June 19 at 7:00 pm

Funeral - Friday June 20 at 9:00 am

Westerly Sun Obituary