The present church building, in Gothic Revival style, was erected from 1882 onwards at the Gaudigplatz, and also serves as a concert venue.

The building served as storage and during the Thirty Years' War as barracks.

In 1704, the minister of St. Thomas's church suggested that the building should be used again for religious purposes.

Construction began in March 1882; the Grundsteinlegung (laying the foundation stone) was celebrated on 17 September that year.

[5] The church was damaged during the bombing of Leipzig in World War II; its roof was largely destroyed and was left unrepaired for several years.

[3] Its exterior is richly decorated, with stained-glass windows and a large portal on the western side.