The church was built between 1909?1912, and consecrated by Bishop Olof Bergqvist on 8 December 1912.[4] Since 1913, the church is included in the Jukkasjärvi parish in the diocese of Luleå.[5] Gustaf Wickman was the church's architect and the famous altarpiece is a work of Prince Eugen, Duke of Närke.[6][5]
