Maria Åkerblom
Finnish religious leader
About Maria Åkerblom
Lived 1898 – 1981 (aged 82). Maria Åkerblom was a Finnish leader.
Ida Maria Åkerblom (September 14, 1898 – February 25, 1981) was the leader of the Finnish Åkerblom Movement, an evangelical movement sometimes called a "cult". She had also served some time in prison. Her movement deemed her a prophet and began in the 1920s. Maria Åkerblom is characterized by Aarni Voipio as a "sleeping preacher", that is, a person who preaches in a state of trance.
The 2019 Zaida Bergroth film Maria's Paradise is based on Åkerblom's life.
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Who was Maria Åkerblom?
Finnish religious leader
When was Maria Åkerblom born?
Maria Åkerblom was born on 14 September 1898 in Snappertuna.
When did Maria Åkerblom die?
Maria Åkerblom died on 25 February 1981 in Töölö.
What was Maria Åkerblom's occupation?
Maria Åkerblom was a leader.
What nationality was Maria Åkerblom?
Maria Åkerblom was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maria Åkerblom. https://biography.guide/maria-akerblom/
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