The first church was probably made of wood and only replaced by the current stone building in the final years of the 13th century.

The period without a proper roof, coupled with unsuccessful attempts at restoration during the Soviet times, resulted in irreparable damage to the murals of the church.

Following Estonia's re-establishment of independence in 1991, a proper renovation was carried out with substantial financial aid from Sweden.

It is a single-nave church, with high whitewashed vaults and a simple choir, and lacking both tower and sacristy.

It is thought that the artist came from Gotland, as the murals show strong similarities with paintings from the island from the same time.