It is one of the churches for the Fusa parish which is part of the Fana prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Bjørgvin.

After the Reformation, the church was described in written records as having towers and a corridor encircling the building.

In 1621–1623, the church was in need of some big repairs including fixing the roof and parts of the foundation and supports.

This new church was designed by Frederik Hannibal Stockfleth and the lead builder was Johannes Øvsthus.

During the installation of the nave's barrel vault ceiling in 1883, the basilica character disappeared.