The church was built in 1887–1890 to a National Romantic design by Hermann Baagøe Storck.

[1] Further work with realizing the project was placed in the hands of a commission headed by provost Conrad Rothe and mayor Hans Hansen.

One of the largest contributors was coffee wholesaler Gamél but also many local craftsmen made donations.

[2] The architect Hermann Baagøe Storck (1839-1922) was charged with designing the church.

[1] The church is built in red brick in the National Romantic style.