<p>It seems to be a necessary part of the ritual they are doing but the exact details of it and how it works are unknown.</p>

<blockquote>
  <p><strong>SCENE: SEELE monoliths</strong><br>
  SEELE 09?:<br>
  EVA-01 has been marked with the stigmata (sacred insignia).<br>
  All (chanting):<br>
  To restore the Tree of Life!<br>
  SEELE 01:<br>
  Our servants, the Eva series...<br>
  (Keel appears) Their existence has all been for this one moment.<br>
  (Eva series move to the positions of the Sephroticum and shine in circles around the cross of EVA-01)<br>
  <a href="http://nge.otaku.ru/scripts/episode26.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Script</a></p>
</blockquote>

<p>A reason for the stigmata could be that GNR/Lilith also has them later on in the movie through which she absorbs the souls. Since EVA-01 is made from the body of Lilith these could possibly be caused by inflicting them on the EVA.<br>
<a href="https://i.sstatic.net/G0BI9.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/G0BI9.jpg" alt="Stigmata"></a></p>

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<p>One part, for me anyway, that stuck out was the crucifixion by the Mass-Production EVA Units of EVA Unit 01 in <em>The End of Evangelion</em>. I just can't see the reason why EVA Unit 01 was crucified when Third Impact occurred. What was hoped to be gained by crucifying a mech of all things?</p>

<p>What was the reason for EVA Unit 01's crucifixion? Was it to start Third Impact?</p>

<p>I have not read the manga behind Evangelion, so I know I am missing something. </p>

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Why was EVA Unit 01 Crucified?
# Why was EVA Unit 01 Crucified?
Posted by: username_0 on 2018-10-14
One part, for me anyway, that stuck out was the crucifixion by the Mass-Production EVA Units of EVA Unit 01 in *The End of Evangelion*. I just can't see the reason why EVA Unit 01 was crucified when Third Impact occurred. What was hoped to be gained by crucifying a mech of all things?

What was the reason for EVA Unit 01's crucifixion? Was it to start Third Impact?

I have not read the manga behind Evangelion, so I know I am missing something.
**Tags:** neon-genesis-evangelion
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### Answer by username_1 on 2018-10-14. Score: 3 | Accepted answer
It seems to be a necessary part of the ritual they are doing but the exact details of it and how it works are unknown.

> **SCENE: SEELE monoliths**  
> SEELE 09?:  
> EVA-01 has been marked with the stigmata (sacred insignia).  
> All (chanting):  
> To restore the Tree of Life!  
> SEELE 01:  
> Our servants, the Eva series...  
> (Keel appears) Their existence has all been for this one moment.  
> (Eva series move to the positions of the Sephroticum and shine in circles around the cross of EVA-01)  
> [Script](http://nge.otaku.ru/scripts/episode26.htm)

A reason for the stigmata could be that GNR/Lilith also has them later on in the movie through which she absorbs the souls. Since EVA-01 is made from the body of Lilith these could possibly be caused by inflicting them on the EVA.  
[![Stigmata](https://i.sstatic.net/G0BI9.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/G0BI9.jpg)
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