Niilo Yli-Vainio
Niilo Antti Johannes Yli-Vainio (February 23, 1920 in Alahärmä – November 16, 1981 in Spain) was a Finnish Charismatic leader. Several alleged healing miracles and other spiritual experiences took place at his revival meetings. As a result, thousands of Finns converted to Pentecostalism.[1]
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| Born | February 23, 1920 |
| Died | 16 November 1981 (aged 61) |
| Occupation(s) | Preacher, Author, Evangelist |
| Known for | Jesus Christ, Faith healing, Bible |
| Term | 1947–1981 |
| Spouse | Linnea (1940–) |
| Children | Aino, Leevi, Ruut, Antti, Eeva |
Niilo Yli-Vainio, who started preaching after having recovered from a heart condition during the 1950s, rose to fame during the late 1970s.
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Media related to Niilo Yli-Vainio at Wikimedia Commons Benjamin Ranta: Article "Stepping Stones - God's Warrior Niilo Yli-Vainio, The Great Finnish Revivalist. Published 4.3.2009, pages B 21–22, 34–35. ISSUU Strange Fire - The Voice Christian Magazine Volume V Issue 3.
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