The church was constructed between 1925 and 1927, and in 1931 the belfry was added. Its bold design was considered too different from Catholic tradition at the time, but it was this project that set the wheels in motion for Plečnik to begin other major works that changed the face of Ljubljana. Plečnik continued to add new elements, such as furniture and chandeliers, to the church after it was in use.
In 2001 the church was declared a cultural monument of local significance, and a cultural monument of national importance in 2009. UNESCO World Heritage added it to their list in 2021 as part of the Work of Jože Plečnik in Ljubljana - urban design tailored to man.
In 2001 the church was declared a cultural monument of local significance, and a cultural monument of national importance in 2009. UNESCO World Heritage added it to their list in 2021 as part of the Work of Jože Plečnik in Ljubljana - urban design tailored to man.
