The church was built in 1645 and for its rich interior was formerly called Zlēkas Cathedral. Contemporary stone building of the church was built in 1645, but the tower – in 1834. It has been built complying with the traditions of Gothic style with step buttress. Interior of the church is luxurious and with high artistic quality, especially altar with altar piece “Sacrilege of Christ” made by woodcarving sculptor Hofenstein from Bremen around 1650, as well as pulpit, which is considered to be one of the brightest examples of mannerism in Kurzeme.
