The history of this small votive church is closely linked to that of the nearby Castle of Albana, which over the centuries was progressively transformed into a fortified house. The castle overlooks the church from a rocky spur that juts out towards the Judrio stream, creating a scenic interplay between architecture and nature. According to some historians, the church may have been built on the occasion of the 1483 marriage between Fiammetta De Portis, from the noble Cividale family who owned the castle at the time, and Giacomo di Mels, a descendant of one of the most powerful noble families in Friuli. Other scholars suggest a later origin, placing its construction in the 16th century.
Despite the historical and architectural appeal of the site, the church does not currently house any significant works of art, indicating that over the centuries, its role was likely more focused on popular devotion and spiritual protection for the local community rather than accumulating artistic treasures. This simplicity may reflect the church’s original function as a private or votive chapel for the castle’s lords, in keeping with the tradition of small medieval churches connected to fortified complexes in the region.