Judge Halts Saints Statues in Quincy
A dispute has arisen over the installation of statues of St. Michael and St. Florian in Quincy, intended to honor the city's first responders.
"We chose the statues of Michael and Florian to honor Quincy's first responders, not to promote any religion," said Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch.
Mike Cotter, a lifelong resident of Quincy, opposes the statues, despite sharing a common background with Mayor Koch, including being named after one of the saints to be honored.
- The statues are 10-foot bronze sculptures of St. Michael, patron saint of police, and St. Florian.
- The installation is planned outside the city's new police and fire headquarters.
A lawsuit has been filed, and a judge has halted the installation of the statues.
Author's summary: Quincy's saint statues installation halted.