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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.


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Why was EVA Unit 01 Crucified?


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.stack.imgur.com/G0BI9.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/G0BI9.jpg)


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