The building was already mentioned in 939 but is probably even older. Afsnee is already mentioned around 850 in the goods of the St. Peter's Abbey at the time of King Lotharius. The church has undergone a number of renovations over the years. It shows a Romanesque core from the end of the 12th century, in the form of a Latin cross with a crossing tower. It was conceived as a three-aisled church (foundations were present) but it is suspected that only the central nave was built. Around 1767-68, L. De Villegas, master builder of the St. Peter's Abbey, restored the church and raised the gables and roofs. The wooden vault in the choir and nave was replaced by a plastered ceiling. In 1905-1906, thorough restorations took place under the direction of architect Auguste Van Assche, during which the side aisles were restored to their original state and other parts of the church were given a Romanesque appearance again. Quarry stone was used to rebuild the northern wall of the nave.

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