The building was already mentioned in 939 but is probably even older. Afsnee is already mentioned around 850 among the goods of the Saint Peter's Abbey during the time of King Lotharius.[1] The church has undergone several renovations over the years. It has a Romanesque core from the late 12th century, in the form of a Latin cross with celebration tower. It was conceived as a "three-aisled" church (foundations were present), but it is believed that only the "central nave" was built.
Around 1767-68, L. De Villegas, master builder of St. Peter's Abbey, restored the church and raised the gables and roofs. The wooden vault in the choir and the nave was replaced by a plastered ceiling. In 1905-1906 thorough restorations were carried out under the direction of the architect Auguste Van Assche, during which the aisles were restored to their original state and other parts of the church were given a Romanesque appearance again. Rubble stone was used to rebuild the north wall of the nave. A subsequent restoration was carried out under the direction of architect Adrien Bressers.