The church was built in the middle of the 12th century as a small chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary and was extended to a Romanesque church with two towers around 1230.

From 1350 the High Gothic extension. The church was used for worship until 1527. The nave was completely destroyed during the Thirty Years' War and has been in ruins since 1633. Ruin. In 1803, the south tower was demolished due to dilapidation.

The tower, which was restored in 1996/97, bears the Church bells. The Widenkirche is the oldest and most beautiful sacred monument in the town of Weida. It is a good place to visit at the end of a walk through the town or on a hike from Weida to Wünschendorf.

On the forecourt there is a Selfiepointwhich offers a unique souvenir photo against the backdrop of the Osterburg.