Two 14th-century icons stolen after Turkish invasion return to Cyprus
Two 14th-century Byzantine icons depicting the Evangelists Matthew and Mark have been repatriated to Cyprus after being smuggled following the 1974 Turkish invasion, the bishopric of Morphou announced on Friday. The icons originate from the 12th century Panayia church of Asinou in Troodos, which had been transferred…
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