Ladislaus I of Hungary
by VP
Posted on Thursday June 27, 2024 at 01:00AM in Saints
Saint Ladislaus Hungarian King 1077-1095
THE CROWN OF THE CHRISTIAN. -Whatever rank or station you hold, ever bear in mind that you are a Christian. Christianity is above all greatness, and baptism is more holy than the unction of kings. Far from being an obstacle to the accomplishment of duty, Christianity is the hallowing thereof. Thus it was that Ladislaus, elected king of Hungary in 1080, understood and knew how to fulfil the high charge confided to him, The most humble of Christ's followers never showed greater zeal in the accomplishment of Christian works or more simple and modest virtues than he. Never did sovereign exhibit more ardour for the reign of justice, or more courage in defending his country. He annexed to his dominions Cracovia and Dalmatia, expelled the Huns, and conquered the Poles, Russians, and Tartars. He was preparing for a great crusade against the infidels, in order to wrest from them possession of the Holy Land, when he died in 1095. His tomb has been illustrated by numerous miracles.
MORAL REFLECTION.-There is no true greatness apart
from religion. "The great man, and the judge, and the mighty is in
honour; but there is none greater than he that feareth God."-(Eccles. x.
27.)" Pictorial Half Hours with the Saints by Abbe Auguste Lecanu
