Elizabeth Ferard was a 19th-century Anglican deaconess who played a central role in reviving the deaconess order within the Church of England. Born in London in 1825, she was inspired by German deaconess communities to establish similar institutions in her home country. Through her leadership, she created a model for women to serve the church through teaching and nursing without taking formal monastic vows. She is recognized as a saint in certain Anglican traditions.