The Polish, Lithuanian and Ruthenian nobilities were thus reduced to one messianic "nation" of common origin, whose calling was the defense of Christianity and freedom in Europe.
Poola, Leedu ja Vene aadel taandati seega üheks ühise päritoluga messianistlikuks "rahvuseks", kelle kutsumus oli kristluse ja vabaduse kaitsmine Euroopas.