Herätykseen

Herätykseen is the illative form of the Finnish noun herätys, meaning into awakening or to revival. The base noun can refer to a general act of waking or awakening, as well as to a historical religious revival movement in Finland. In grammar, the illative case signals movement toward or into something, or involvement in a process.

In religious-historical contexts, Herätys refers to a broad revivalist tradition that emerged in Finland during the 19th century and continued into the 20th century. The movement emphasized personal faith, Bible study, and evangelical preaching, often fostering lay participation and moral reform. Over time it gave rise to several revivalist groups known as herätysliikkeet, which varied in doctrine and practice but shared a commitment to renewal of faith and piety. A prominent strand within this broader history is Laestadianism (laestadiolaisuus), which originated in the north of Finland and spread to other regions and countries.

Usage of the illative form sonically reflects Finnish grammatical patterns. Herätykseen is used with verbs of movement or involvement to indicate entering a revival context or aligning oneself with its aims, such as in phrases describing participation in or movement toward revival activities. The term is primarily encountered in discussions of Finnish religious history, theology, and sociocultural studies, rather than in everyday conversation.

See also: Herätys (revival movement), Herätysliike, Laestadianism, Finnish religious history.