The building was designed in the National Romantic style by Lars Sonck, and built between 1902 and 1907.

[3] The paintings aroused considerable adverse criticism in their time,[4] featuring versions of Simberg's The Wounded Angel and The Garden of Death.

Of particular controversy was Simberg's painting of a winged serpent on a red background in the highest point of the ceiling, which some contemporaries interpreted as a symbol of sin and corruption.

[5][6] The altar-piece, representing the future resurrection of people of all races, was painted by Magnus Enckell.

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