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St. Ladislaus I of Hungary

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Feastday: June 27
Patron: Hungary; soldiers; kings; chivalry
Birth: 1040
Death: July 29, 1095
Canonized: Pope Celestine III

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Saint Ladislaus I was a Christian king of Hungary who worked to strengthen the faith and public order of his kingdom. He defended the realm, supported the Church, and promoted a Christian society shaped by justice, courage, and respect for the poor.

Remembered for his disciplined life and generosity, Ladislaus became a model of the Christian ruler who places authority at the service of God and neighbor. He died at Nitra in 1095 and was canonized by Pope Celestine III in 1192.

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