On 24 June 1797 the image of the Virgin Mary, which appeared on the glass window of the peasant Rosina Buecher’s house on January 17, 1797, was transferred to the church; the church was then called Maria Absam Sanctuary.
24. juunil 1797 viidi neitsi Maarja kujutis, mis ilmus 17. jaanuaril 1797 talupoeg Rosina Buecheri maja klaasaknale, kirikusse; kirikut kutsuti seejärel Maarja Absami pühapaigaks.