San Martiño de Pazó facts for kids
San Martiño de Pazó is a small area, also called a parish, located in the eastern part of Allariz. Allariz is a municipality (like a town or district) in the Ourense province of Galicia, Spain. The name Pazó comes from an old word for a special house, a "pazo", which means a grand home or palace.
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What is San Martiño de Pazó?
San Martiño de Pazó is a specific area within the larger municipality of Allariz. It is known for its history and the church dedicated to Saint Martin. The word "parish" here means a local community or district, often centered around a church.
A Look Back in Time: The Early Days
Long, long ago, in the early Middle Ages (around 500 to 1000 AD), there was a special religious building called a convent in Pazó. This convent was dedicated to a saint named Martin of Dumio. The town's name, San Martiño, comes from this saint.
The name "Pazó" itself refers to a grand house or "pazo." People used to call it "Ô Pazo das Donas" in Galician, or "El Palacio de las Dueñas" in Spanish. This means "the palace of the ladies," suggesting it was a home for important women, perhaps even the abbesses (leaders) of the convent.
Important Leaders: Guntroda and Ilduara
In the middle of the tenth century, a powerful woman named Guntroda was the abbess of the convent. She was related to a very important person of that time, Rodrigo Velásquez. There was a disagreement involving Guntroda that led to a short period of conflict in the area. After this, Guntroda was followed by another leader, Ilduara, who was also her relative. These leaders played a big part in the history of San Martiño de Pazó.
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In Spanish: Pazo (Allariz) para niños
