"Our Lady of the Pillar" is a title given to the Virgin Mary, associated with a famous statue located in Zaragoza, Spain. According to tradition, she appeared to the Apostle James in the year 40 AD, standing on a pillar, and instructed him to build a church in her honor. This event is significant in the history of Christianity in Spain. The statue of Our Lady of the Pillar is made of wood and is adorned with gold and jewels. It is housed in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, a major pilgrimage site. The feast day is celebrated on October 12, honoring her as the patroness of Hispanoamerica.