Eheytys

Eheytys is a Finnish noun that denotes the process of restoring wholeness or unity to a person, relationship, or community. The term is formed from eheä, meaning “whole” or “intact,” with the abstract-noun suffix -tys, indicating an act or process.

Uses and contexts

In religious contexts, eheytys can refer to reconciliation or restoration of a relationship with the divine or within a church community after division. In psychology and social work, it is used to describe processes of reintegration or rehabilitation—helping individuals or families move toward wholeness after trauma, conflict, or disruption. In cultural or ethical discussions, the concept may appear in discussions about repairing social bonds or restoring integrity to institutions.

Etymology and related forms

Eheytys is related to eheys, meaning wholeness, and to verbs such as eheytyä (to become whole) and eheytyttää (to make whole). The term signals a shift from dysfunction toward unity and integrity in various domains.

See also

Reconciliation, rehabilitation, integration. In Finnish usage, eheytys is a specialized term that appears across religious, social, and ethical discourses, and its precise nuance is shaped by context.