Historic preservation was another aspect of Mogila’s multifaceted career. He initiated substantial restoration projects of key historical monuments in Kyiv and around the country. Among them was the Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv. People believed that for as long the Cathedral was standing the city would be spared from destruction. Thus by restoring St. Sophia and other monuments, Mogila, on the one hand, strengthened the Ukrainian Church’s position, and on the other, his efforts were a morale booster for the whole country at a times when national unity and independence were at risk.