A Pastoriza

43°18′1.49′′N 7°21′4.42′′W / 43.3004139°N 7.3512278°W / 43.3004139; -7.3512278

A Pastoriza is a municipality in the province of Lugo, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain, and belongs to the comarca of Terra Chá. It has a population of 3,911 (Spanish 2003 Census) and an area of 175 km2. The Miño River, the most important river in Galicia, as well as one of the most plentiful rivers of Spain, begins here.

• A Aguarda (San Martiño)
• Álvare (Santa María)
• Baltar (San Pedro Fiz)
• Bretoña (Santa María)
• Cadavedo (San Bartolomeu)

The artistic heritage of A Pastoriza is noted for its many stone crosses, chapels and churches that make up the rural municipality. The Temple of Breton is considered the cradle of the diocese of Mondoñedo-Ferrol because it was the ancient Britoniensis episcopal until the eighth century. Several authors defend the existence of a British Christian society in this area. It is believed that it was they who founded the Breton bishopric, Britonia.

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