Is or was the Ave Maria part of the Ordinary of the Mass?

Answer 1

Ave Maria is the Latin name for the prayer commonly referred to as the "Hail Mary". It is not part of the Ordinary of the Mass, however until recently, it was common practice for the prayer to be included as one of the Prayers of the Faithful during Catholic masses in England. It has since been removed because it is a prayer of Marian devotion and not part of the liturgy.