Speaker of the Congress Lord Stanisław Małachowski began with these words: "The struggles of the living are sweetened by hope of results..."

Text of the speech on page 661.

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Representative Mr. Wojciech Suchodolski from Chełm said, "I don't hold on to my proposals stubbornly; yesterday I willingly accepted amendments to my project to improve military funding...".

Mr. Piotr Potocki from Podlasie declared that he is withdrawing his previously submitted project in favor of the one introduced by the representative from Chełm.

Bishop Father Antoni Okęcki from Poznań stated, "I believe our time won't be wasted if we review the project category by category, for the sake of everyone, not just the clergy."

Bishop Kasper Cieciszowski from Kyiv supported the submission by referring to various pressing responsibilities bishops must manage with limited financial resources.

Discussion ensued, debating the restructuring and handling of financial provisions for defensive forces, church affairs, and territory administration, culminating in a call for responsible use of funds and safeguarding the well-being of the Commonwealth.

The need to expedite decisions regarding military funding was emphasized alongside ensuring clerical obligations are met without undermining national interests.

There was a consensus to push forward with reforms, especially those concerning military establishment and funding, with calls to respect the recently established laws.

Concerns were raised regarding property rights of the church and individuals, stressing that legal proceedings must safeguard these rights without stalling political progress.

In a passionate address, Bishop Józef Kossakowski from Latvia pleaded for careful consideration of church property rights, while Mr. Stanisław Kublicki from Latvia underscored the ongoing judicial procedures related to such matters.

Further contributions to the session included strategies for improving religious and civic welfare, financial management of church sectors, and concrete measures to ensure productive use of resources for national benefit.

The Session was adjourned following these debates, with a resolution to reconvene for focused discussions on essential reforms.

The call for a delegate to Rome to represent the Commonwealth’s interests highlighted the intertwining of religious guidance with state governance, and an appeal was made for the harmonious resolution of the issues at hand.

Speeches and testimonies reflected a shared dedication to overcoming the challenges facing the Commonwealth, advocating balanced approaches to lawmaking and resource allocation guided by a fervent patriotism and devotion to collective prosperity.

Topics: Address by the Marshal of the Sejm; Fund for the military; Issue of income for the Bishop of Krakow; Claims of the clergy; Episcopal excellencies and their duties; Defense of the freedom and independence of the Commonwealth; Sejm order and procedures; Church reform and ecclesiastical hierarchy;