Boy George Returns Stolen Christ Icon to Church - Spinner

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Pop enigmaBoy Georgejust handed over a religious artifact -- a prized treasure of his personal collection -- to its rightful owner. Upon learning that the Christ icon was actually stolen from the Church of Cyprus, George gracefully returned the artifact. It had been in his possession for more than 26 years.

According to a report byNME, theCulture Clubsinger bought the item from a London art dealer in 1985, unaware of its origins. The icon rightfully belongs to the Church of Cyprus, in the Cypriot village of New Choria-Kythrea, who gave evidence to George proving its ownership. The artifact, along with thousands of other religious items, were stolen from northern Cyprus following the 1974 Turkish invasion.

"I have always been a friend of Cyprus and have looked after the icon for 26 years,"George toldBBC Newson Wednesday."I look forward to seeing the icon on display in Cyprus for the moment and finally to the Church of Saint Charalambos from where it was illegally stolen."

Atta boy, George.

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