The Pilgrim Virgin of Fatima, sculpted in wood from Val Gardena, evokes the story of the Marian apparitions that took place in 1917 in Cova da Iria, Fatima, Portugal. Three young shepherds, Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco, witnessed six apparitions of the Virgin Mary, who presented herself as the "Lady of the Rosary." Her main requests were the daily prayer of the Rosary for world peace, the conversion of sinners, and the consecration of Russia to her Immaculate Heart. The Madonna also revealed three "secrets," prophecies regarding future events and the importance of penance. Veneration for Our Lady of Fatima spread rapidly around the world, culminating in the "miracle of the sun" on October 13, 1917, seen by tens of thousands of people. Today, Fatima is one of the most important Marian shrines, a destination for millions of pilgrims seeking comfort, hope, and intercession. The Pilgrim Virgin symbolizes the message of peace and hope that the Virgin brought to the world, inviting prayer and conversion.