Simon Yussuf Assaf was a Lebanese priest, poet, and translator, known for his long-term work with the Goethe-Institut in Lebanon. He played a significant role in bridging cultures between the East and West. Born on December 16, 1938, in Yahchouch, Lebanon, he dedicated his life to fostering intercultural dialogue through his literary and translational endeavors until his passing on December 29, 2013, in Jounieh, Lebanon.
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Meaning of the name - Simon
listener, he who hears
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Simon Yussuf Assaf belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Yahchouch
Place of Death: Jounieh
Occupation: poet | writer
Spouses: Ursula Assaf-Nowak
Employers: Goethe-Institut
Awards Received: Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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Ephemeris for December 16, 1938
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 16, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Sagittarius 5 | 24 Sagittarius 59 | 22 Pisces 13 |
| Moon | 26 Libra 35 | 18 Scorpio 16 | 1 Capricorn 8 |
| Mercury | 18 Sagittarius 38 | 6 Sagittarius 14 | 10 Aries 0 |
| Venus | 20 Scorpio 15 | 19 Sagittarius 58 | 9 Aquarius 22 |
| Mars | 2 Scorpio 57 | 1 Capricorn 3 | 25 Sagittarius 41 |
| Jupiter | 27 Aquarius 36 | 23 Cancer 12 | 16 Pisces 44 |
| Saturn | 11 Aries 21 | 25 Pisces 22 | 17 Aries 32 |
| Uranus | 14 Taurus 24 | 28 Taurus 27 | 14 Taurus 54 |
| Neptune | 23 Virgo 18 | 29 Pisces 22 | 21 Virgo 57 |
| Pluto | 1 Leo 6 | 2 Aquarius 17 | 29 Cancer 24 |
| Rahu | 15 Scorpio 41 | 12 Pisces 58 | 11 Scorpio 5 |
| Ketu | 15 Taurus 41 | 12 Virgo 58 | 11 Taurus 5 |
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