The church was built according to the wishes and with the close involvement of the artistically gifted King Frederick William IV and designed by the court architect, Ludwig Persius. After Persius' death in 1845, the architect Friedrich August Stüler was charged with continuing his work.
King Frederick William IV, a skilled artist, played a significant role in the construction of the church, working closely with the architect Ludwig Persius. Following Persius' death in 1845, the task was taken on by Friedrich August Stüler to complete Persius's work.