The Friday session of the Union Congress opened with Speaker Stanisław Małachowski underscoring the importance of cohesive governance in both branches of the Union, highlighting the vital role of the clergy in moral guidance, which in turn is the foundation of civility. Acknowledging the clergy's influence on public affairs, Małachowski pointed out the need for this estate to be appropriately organized not only in religious matters but also for the benefit of the state. On this note, Representative Stanisław Kublicki from Latvia questioned whether it was the right time to debate ecclesiastical concerns when issues of military importance and state finances required urgent attention.

Among other items on the agenda was a proposal detailing a plan for national economic development, including the state of factories and the National Bank. This proposal was read by Secretary Jan Łuszczewski and included mention of the addition of the Metropolitan of Kiev to the Senate, which sparked substantial debate amongst the representatives.

Delegate Fryderyk Moszyński supported the inclusion of the Metropolitan, arguing that it would demonstrate respect for the Greco-Catholic (Uniate) Church within the Union and potentially limit the spread of dissent. Benedykt Hulewicz from Volhynia championed the equality of the Greco-Catholic Church with the Latin Church, citing historical precedents of voluntary unification.

A contentious topic was the potential harm the project could cause if enacted too hastily, particularly regarding changes to the calendar and religious rites that could incite unrest among the faithful. Despite these concerns, a majority of the representatives, along with the President himself, agreed upon the importance of the integration of the Greco-Catholic Metropolitan into the Senate, deducing that it would strengthen national unity.

The Congress's session ended with a forward-looking resolution to accommodate the Metropolitan of the Greco-Catholic Church in the Senate, symbolizing a future of greater inclusivity and potentially mitigating political and religious dissonance. The session was subsequently adjourned to Monday by the President, who then summoned The Cabinet for consultations.

As reports from the ongoing Union Congress continue to emerge, we witness a robust debate over the nation's civic and spiritual foundations and their relevance to national strength and unity. The Congress's decisions could very well reshape the fabric of the Union's governance and societal harmony. For detailed accounts of the representatives involved in these discussions, refer to the genealogical encyclopedia at Sejm-Wielki.pl.

Topics: Sejm Marshal's Role and Session Conduct; Role of the Clergy in the State; Deputation for National Economy Management, Factory Projects, and the National Bank; Ordination of Greek Rite Clergy and Proposal to Admit the Archbishop of Kyiv to the Senate; Organization of the Greek Rite Clergy; Motivations and Arguments of MPs Regarding Projects and Proposals; Role of the Russian Metropolitan in the Senate and Efforts to Standardize the Calendar; Necessity of Granting Titles and Senate Seats to Representatives of Various Rites; Discussions on Ordering Matters and Sejm Projects; Issues Regarding Offices and Titles in Lost Countries; Arguments Concerning the Needs of the Military and State Treasury; Liturgical Calendar and Potential Unification; Adoption of the Project Enabling the Russian Metropolitan to Sit in the Senate;