This monastery, founded in the first half of the 13th century Franciscan brothers on the banks of the river Mur in the heart of the Austrian city of Graz in Styria. It was the first religious institution in the urban area of ​​the city of Graz. In the 16th century the monastery went to one of the branches of the Franciscans - the Order of Friars Minor, whose possessions he remains today.

Shortly thereafter, generous donations were collected for the construction of a Gothic three-aisled hall. Construction was completed in 1519. The western tower was built in 1636-1643 years as a defensive tower. Former pointed spire was in 1740 replaced by a bulbous dome green. In addition, the refectory was created, and was the consecration of the new altar. In 1770, it was dismantled and immured in the wall of Olives Chapel. In 1783, the monastery received the status of a parish church, after which it began to hold daily life.

The interior of the abbey church is rich, a large number of moldings, paintings and statues. All furniture is made in the Baroque style. The central altar of the church located at some elevation. The bell tower is one of the oldest bells in Graz, it was created in 1272.

During the Second World War the church was severely damaged during the bombing. The restoration was carried out in 1954-1955, respectively.