Another common story deals with the silver bust containing the Holy Heart of St. Alfio, referred to by the local population as "A riliquia".
The elderly in particular, would recognize a female figure in the delicate features of the reliquary bust face.
That’s why often, some assert that the sculpture represents "Santa Tecla" or “St. Alfio’s sister”.
Inspite of legends, very little know that this valuable sculpture is actually the personification of St. Cirino, the youngest of the three martyred brothers.