MAGYAR POSTA / SZENT LÁSZLÓ KIRALY TRENRALÉPÉSENEK 900 EVFORDULÓJA (900TH ANNIVERSARY OF SZENT LÁSZLÓ KING) 1977 / CZIGLENYI A. 1978 / Stamp

Postage stamp issued by Hungary in 1978. It commemorates the 900th anniversary of the coronation of Saint László, a Hungarian king who ruled from 1077 to 1095. The stamp features the artwork of Cziglényi Antal, a Hungarian painter and illustrator who specialized in historical and military scenes. The text lists the name of the country, the name of the artist, the name of the king, and the year of issue. The stamp also marks the year of the canonization of Saint László, who was declared a saint by Pope Celestine III in 1192.

Saint László was one of the most influential and respected kings of Hungary, who is remembered for his military achievements, his legal reforms, his religious devotion, and his legendary deeds. He fought against the Pechenegs, the Cumans, and the Byzantines, and expanded the Hungarian territory and influence. He codified the laws and customs of Hungary, and strengthened the royal authority and the feudal system. He supported the Christianization of Hungary, and founded several churches and monasteries. He also performed many miracles and heroic acts, such as saving a Hungarian girl from a Cuman warrior, or escaping from a trap set by the Kun king by making a rock split in two. His life and deeds are depicted in various artworks, such as paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, and coins.

The stamp is part of a series of four stamps that celebrate Hungarian history and culture. The other stamps feature King Stephen I, King Matthias I, and Queen Elizabeth.